Essex County and Salem City property record for 18 Varney St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,163 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,906 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,769 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:15 L:0348 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:15 L:0348 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,163 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,725 sqft |
| Basement Area | 775 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 775 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,906 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18 VARNEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 348 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
18 Varney St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 VARNEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33031 / 143 |
| Transfer Doc | 033031-143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Varney St was $6,769, up 8% 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 | $6,769.00 (+7.96%) | $627,900 (+13.56%) Land $218,800 Building $405,100 | $508,650 (+6.26%) |
| 2025 | $6,270.00 (+3.57%) | $552,900 (+6.12%) Land $183,400 Building $369,500 | $478,705 |
| 2024 | $6,054.00 (+2.87%) | $521,000 (+10.76%) Land $173,800 Building $347,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,885.00 | $470,400 Land $160,900 Building $309,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Varney 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 18 Varney 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 |
|---|
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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