Essex County and Salem City property record for 23 River St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,108 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $745,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,423 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:26 L:0644 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:26 L:0644 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 442 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 442 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,108 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 23 RIVER ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 644 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Street District (Boundary Increase) listed 1978 · 22 contributing resources · NRIS 78000468 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
23 River St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) JULIANNA TACHE |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43290 / 331 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 043290-331 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 23 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3201 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041673-542 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41673/542 |
| Instrument | 20230721002200 |
| Name | JULIANNA TACHE |
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| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 23 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3201 |
| Document Number | 043290-331 |
| Book / Page | 43290 / 331 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260324002630 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 23 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3201 |
| Document Number | 20260324002640 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260324002640 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 23 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3201 |
| Document Number | 039672-165 |
| Book / Page | 39672 / 165 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 38 BEARSKIN NCK, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1653 |
| Document Number | 0039672168 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 39672/168 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 River St was $5,423, up 18.7% 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 | $5,423.00 (+18.72%) | $503,100 (+24.9%) Land $178,100 Building $325,000 | $719,464 |
| 2025 | $4,568.00 (-3.36%) | $402,800 (-0.98%) Land $141,900 Building $260,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,727.00 (+4%) | $406,800 (+11.97%) Land $141,900 Building $264,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,545.00 | $363,300 Land $125,200 Building $238,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 23 River St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 23 River 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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