Essex County and Salem City property record for 27 Herbert St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 4,870 sqft · built 1743 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,796 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:35 L:0324 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:35 L:0324 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,870 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,783 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,669 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,669 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1743 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1743 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 27 HERBERT ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 324 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 204300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Salem Maritime National Historic Site listed 1966 · 10 contributing resources · NRIS 66000048 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 644 BERNE ST SE, ATLANTA, GA 30312-3530 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024530 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42137 / 438 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 042137-438 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,796.00 (+10.69%) | $1,040,200 (+13.42%) Land $200,100 Building $840,100 | $935,275 |
| 2024 | $10,657.00 (+4.04%) | $917,100 (+12.01%) Land $190,100 Building $727,000 | |
| 2023 | $10,243.00 | $818,800 Land $175,500 Building $643,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 27 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1987–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Extreme Weather Conditons 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 |
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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 638 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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