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 Record |
| 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 |
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| 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.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
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| 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 Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| 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 Recorded |
| 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 Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 Recorded |
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.
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.
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 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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