Essex County and Salem City property record for 26 Arbella St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,247 sqft · built 1871 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,953 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,900 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,532 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0414 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0414 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,247 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,997 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1871 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1871 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,953 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 26 ARBELLA ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MABELLE F ADLARD & ANNIE M HUT |
| Legal Lot Number | 414 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 204400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bridge Street Neck Historic District listed 2002 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 02000790 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
26 Arbella St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 CHERRY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4809 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31211 / 390 |
| Transfer Doc | 031211-390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Arbella St was $8,532, up 5.7% 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 | $8,532.00 (+5.71%) | $791,500 (+11.21%) Land $193,600 Building $597,900 | $879,557 |
| 2025 | $8,071.00 (+9.14%) | $711,700 (+11.83%) Land $162,200 Building $549,500 | |
| 2024 | $7,395.00 (+3.6%) | $636,400 (+11.53%) Land $153,700 Building $482,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,138.00 | $570,600 Land $142,300 Building $428,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Arbella 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 units insured incl. 9 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 26 Arbella 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 |
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| 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 505 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: Verizon.
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