18 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 18 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	7 bd · 2 ba · 4,310 sqft · built 1875
Lot Size	0.103 acres (4,500 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,025,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill	$10,332 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Line of Credit Jun 2025 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:17 L:0254`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:17 L:0254`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	15 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	4,310 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	7,002 sqft
Basement Area	1,738 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,738 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1875
Effective Year Built	Effective 1875
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,500 sqft (0.103 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	18 BALCOMB ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-1553
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Lot Number	254
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5003
Census Tract	204600

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	19 BEACH ST, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1546
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 9, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND
Jun 26, 2025	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
May 18, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
May 23, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RADIUS FINANCIAL GRP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 26, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 26, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	42795 / 435
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 24, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc	042795-435
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	18 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1553
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	039507-235
Date	Feb 9, 2021
Book Page	39507/235
Instrument	20210209000750

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	301 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

June 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Jun 26, 2025
Property Address	18 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1553
Document Number	042795-435
Book / Page	42795 / 435
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2025
Instrument	20250626001100
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	19 BEACH ST, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1546

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	18 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1553
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	38524-13
Date	May 18, 2020
Book Page	38524/13
Instrument	20200518001320

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	May 23, 2018
Property Address	18 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1553
Document Number	36733-45
Book / Page	36733 / 45
Instrument	180523001090
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$74.47
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1553

Mortgage

Document Number	367330047
Date	May 23, 2018
Instrument	36733/0047

Lender

Name	RADIUS FINANCIAL GRP
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 23, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$10,332.00 (+4.45%)	$958,400 (+9.87%) Land $225,200 Building $733,200	$794,785
2025	$9,892.00 (+9.83%)	$872,300 (+12.54%) Land $202,600 Building $669,700
2024	$9,007.00 (+3.8%)	$775,100 (+11.75%) Land $192,600 Building $582,500
2023	$8,677.00	$693,600 Land $177,800 Building $515,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 867 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.

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