Essex County and Salem City property record for 17 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Condominium |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,245 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,229 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $11,487 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0442 S:802 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0442 S:802 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,245 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,610 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,365 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,365 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 11,229 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Lot Number | 442 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Street District listed 1973 · 302 contributing resources · NRIS 73000312 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Chestnut St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 24059 / 64 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 17 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Number | 35625-172 |
| Book / Page | 035625 / 000172 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1701200174 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 17 CHESTNUT ST #2 SALEM MA 019703128, 2, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Number | 35625-175 |
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| Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035625/000175 |
| Instrument | 1701200175 |
| Name | BANK OF CANTON |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 19, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Chestnut St was $11,487, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,487.00 (-0.28%) | $1,065,600 (+4.9%) Building $1,064,800 | $1,069,874 (-2.97%) |
| 2025 | $11,519.00 (+0.55%) | $1,015,800 (+3.03%) Building $1,015,800 | $1,102,570 |
| 2024 | $11,456.00 (-3.67%) | $985,900 (+3.7%) Building $985,900 | |
| 2023 | $11,893.00 | $950,700 Building $950,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 17 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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