Essex County and Salem City property record for 22 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,242 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,549 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:26 L:0362 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:26 L:0362 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,242 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,126 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,348 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,178 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 22 BUFFUM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2384 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 362 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 789 WOBURN ST, 3, WILMINGTON, MA 01887-4619 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26227 / 312 |
| Transfer Doc | 26227-312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 22 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2384 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38275-20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38275/20 |
| Instrument | 20200220001410 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,549.00 (+8.38%) | $1,018,400 (+11.06%) Land $226,600 Building $791,800 |
| 2024 | $10,656.00 (+1.94%) | $917,000 (+9.74%) Land $215,400 Building $701,600 |
| 2023 | $10,453.00 | $835,600 Land $198,800 Building $636,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 units insured incl. 19 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | 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 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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