Essex County and Salem City property record for 18 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 5,801 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $16,750 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:26 L:0363 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:26 L:0363 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,801 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,189 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,970 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,477 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,901 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18 BUFFUM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 363 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
18 Buffum St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20182250 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36644 / 374 |
| Transfer Doc | 36644-374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 18 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2308 |
| Document Number | 36644-374 |
| Book / Page | 036644 / 000374 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1804122250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,534.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 18 BUFFUM ST SALEM MA 019702308, SALEM, MA 01970-2308 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Buffum St was $16,750, up 4.5% 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 | $16,750.00 (+4.49%) | $1,553,800 (+9.91%) Land $255,900 Building $1,289,200 | $1,152,885 |
| 2025 | $16,031.00 (+10.1%) | $1,413,700 (+12.82%) Land $230,300 Building $1,183,400 | |
| 2024 | $14,561.00 (+3.19%) | $1,253,100 (+11.09%) Land $218,900 Building $1,034,200 | |
| 2023 | $14,111.00 | $1,128,000 Land $202,100 Building $925,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Buffum St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 units insured incl. 19 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 18 Buffum 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 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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