Essex County and Salem City property record for 21 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,599 sqft · built 1814 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,641 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $20,300 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0444 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0444 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,599 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,137 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1814 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1814 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,641 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 21 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 444 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Street District listed 1973 · 302 contributing resources · NRIS 73000312 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
21 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Apr 13, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202100 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38413 / 381 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0042939-35 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 21 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Number | 0042939-35 |
| Book / Page | 42939 / 35 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250910000290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Number | 20250910000300 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250910000300 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.25% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 21 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Number | 38413-381 |
| Book / Page | 038413 / 000381 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13002100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,472.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 21 CHESTNUT ST SALEM MA 019703128, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Number | 37991-298 |
| Book / Page | 37991 / 298 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191101001870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Number | 191101001880 |
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| Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 191101001880 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Chestnut St was $20,300, up 7.5% 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 | $20,300.00 (+7.45%) | $1,883,100 (+13.03%) Land $347,500 Building $1,528,000 | $1,739,062 (-5.68%) |
| 2025 | $18,892.00 (+2.89%) | $1,666,000 (+5.44%) Land $268,200 Building $1,397,800 | $1,843,855 |
| 2024 | $18,361.00 (+1.11%) | $1,580,100 (+8.85%) Land $256,000 Building $1,324,100 | |
| 2023 | $18,160.00 | $1,451,600 Land $231,600 Building $1,220,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Chestnut 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 21 Chestnut 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 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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