Essex County and Salem City property record for 27 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 862 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,705 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:17 L:0060 S:801 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:17 L:0060 S:801 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 862 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 990 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,344 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 27 BALCOMB ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
27 Balcomb St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 27 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1501 |
| Document Number | 37796-387 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27-29 BALCOMB ST SALEM MA 019701501, SALEM, MA 01970-1501 |
| Document Number | 37796-387 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037796/000387 |
| Instrument | 1908292420 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Balcomb St was $3,705, up 0.6% 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 | $3,705.00 (+0.62%) | $343,700 (+5.85%) Building $342,800 | $366,501 (-8.65%) |
| 2025 | $3,682.00 (+2.79%) | $324,700 (+5.32%) Building $324,700 | $401,185 |
| 2024 | $3,582.00 (+4.01%) | $308,300 (+11.99%) Building $308,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,444.00 | $275,300 Building $275,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Balcomb 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 | 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 27 Balcomb 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 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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