Essex County and Salem City property record for 21 Sutton Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
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| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 2,699 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,872 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jan 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $8,279 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:45 L:0043 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:45 L:0043 |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,699 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,820 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,185 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,185 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,872 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 21 SUTTON AVE |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5776 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 204400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Salem Willows Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1994 · 226 contributing resources · NRIS 94000265 |
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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 April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 GREGORY ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3234 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,279.00 (+6.45%) | $730,100 (+9.08%) Land $263,600 Building $466,500 |
| 2024 | $7,777.00 (+3.5%) | $669,300 (+11.44%) Land $251,400 Building $417,900 |
| 2023 | $7,514.00 | $600,600 Land $233,000 Building $367,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 55 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 66 units insured incl. 11 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1996–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 20 |
| 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.
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 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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