Essex County and Salem City property record for 23 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4.5 ba · 6,738 sqft · built 1814 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,319 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $26,687 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0430 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0430 |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,738 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 10,744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,983 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,983 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1814 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1814 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,319 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 23 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 430 |
| 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.
23 Chestnut St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM MORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORP |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36504 / 2 |
| Transfer Doc | 36504-2 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 23 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37550-62 |
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| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37550/62 |
| Instrument | 20190531000310 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 23 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Number | 36504-2 |
| Book / Page | 036504 / 000002 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1801310900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,840.00 |
| 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 | 23 CHESTNUT ST SALEM MA 019703128, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 23 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
| Document Number | 36448-153 |
| Book / Page | 036448 / 000153 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1801022830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 23 CHESTNUT ST SALEM MA 019703128, SALEM, MA 01970-3128 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Chestnut St was $26,687, up 7% 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 | $26,687.00 (+7.03%) | $2,475,600 (+12.59%) Land $387,500 Building $2,073,200 | $1,916,006 |
| 2025 | $24,934.00 (+3.1%) | $2,198,800 (+5.65%) Land $299,100 Building $1,899,700 | |
| 2024 | $24,184.00 (+0.95%) | $2,081,200 (+8.68%) Land $285,500 Building $1,795,700 | |
| 2023 | $23,957.00 | $1,915,000 Land $258,300 Building $1,656,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 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 23 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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