Essex County and Salem City property record for 17 Flint St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,151 sqft · built 1856 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,045 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Dec 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $17,111 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Oct 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0195 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0195 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,151 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,769 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,586 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,586 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1856 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1856 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,045 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 FLINT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 195 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| 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 Flint St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1986.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 FLINT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8653 / 559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 17 FLINT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39595-365 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39595/365 |
| Instrument | 20210302002570 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 17 FLINT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37966-358 |
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| Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37966/358 |
| Instrument | 20191025002780 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Flint St was $17,111, up 9.1% 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 | $17,111.00 (+9.13%) | $1,587,300 (+14.81%) Land $385,100 Building $1,195,100 | $1,625,707 (-8.48%) |
| 2025 | $15,679.00 (+6.38%) | $1,382,600 (+9%) Land $297,300 Building $1,085,300 | $1,776,405 |
| 2024 | $14,739.00 (+5.93%) | $1,268,400 (+14.04%) Land $283,800 Building $984,600 | |
| 2023 | $13,914.00 | $1,112,200 Land $256,800 Building $855,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Flint 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 Flint 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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