Essex County and Salem City property record for 18 Saunders St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,288 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,438 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $343,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $9,907 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0509 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0509 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,361 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,129 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,129 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,438 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18 SAUNDERS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 509 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bridge Street Neck Historic District listed 2002 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 02000790 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
18 Saunders St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 SAUNDERS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 30688 / 370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 18 SAUNDERS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3955 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38030-227 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 38030/227 |
| Instrument | 20191115003120 |
| Name | RTN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2039 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Saunders St was $9,907, up 2.4% 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 | $9,907.00 (+2.43%) | $919,000 (+7.75%) Land $242,500 Building $676,500 | $833,648 (+13.64%) |
| 2025 | $9,672.00 (-0.78%) | $852,900 (+1.67%) Land $214,000 Building $638,900 | $733,590 |
| 2024 | $9,748.00 (+8.82%) | $838,900 (+17.15%) Land $202,700 Building $636,200 | |
| 2023 | $8,958.00 | $716,100 Land $187,700 Building $528,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Saunders St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 43 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 units insured incl. 5 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 18 Saunders St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 505 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: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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