Essex County and Salem City property record for 21 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,067 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,210 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,370 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:17 L:0058 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:17 L:0058 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,067 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,732 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,363 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,363 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,210 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 21 BALCOMB ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
21 Balcomb St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003070 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 21 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1501 |
| Document Number | 0000003070 |
| Book / Page | 43667 / 554 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 21 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1501 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Balcomb St was $9,370, up 4.1% 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 | $9,370.00 (+4.06%) | $869,200 (+9.47%) Land $229,200 Building $628,000 | $772,213 |
| 2025 | $9,004.00 (+5.13%) | $794,000 (+7.72%) Land $206,300 Building $587,700 | |
| 2024 | $8,565.00 (+2.31%) | $737,100 (+10.15%) Land $196,000 Building $541,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,372.00 | $669,200 Land $180,900 Building $488,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Balcomb St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 21 Balcomb 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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