Essex County and Salem City property record for 23 Nursery St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,188 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,428 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $482,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,568 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:27 L:0166 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:27 L:0166 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,188 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,617 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,428 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 23 NURSERY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 166 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
23 Nursery St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 NURSERY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23157 / 2 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Nursery St was $9,568, up 4.5% 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 | $9,568.00 (+4.53%) | $887,600 (+9.97%) Land $219,000 Building $667,800 | $880,368 |
| 2025 | $9,153.00 (+8.98%) | $807,100 (+11.66%) Land $197,100 Building $610,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,399.00 (+2.89%) | $722,800 (+10.77%) Land $187,300 Building $535,500 | |
| 2023 | $8,163.00 | $652,500 Land $172,900 Building $479,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Nursery St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 6 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 23 Nursery St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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