Essex County and Salem City property record for 28 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 7 bd · 4.5 ba · 6,258 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $22,448 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Refinance Jun 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0223 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0223 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,258 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,160 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,860 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 28 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUCY B WILSON |
| Legal Lot Number | 223 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Street District listed 1973 · 302 contributing resources · NRIS 73000312 |
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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 October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| May 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 10, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 040993-247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 28 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040950-193 |
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| Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40950/193 |
| Instrument | 20220523000540 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 28 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Number | 040993-247 |
| Book / Page | 40993 / 247 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220610002050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 28 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 28 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Number | 00040924-6 |
| Book / Page | 40924 / 6 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220510002970 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 28 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
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 | $22,448.00 (+7.48%) | $2,082,400 (+13.07%) Land $392,100 Building $1,690,300 | $1,491,193 |
| 2025 | $20,885.00 (+3.02%) | $1,841,700 (+5.56%) Land $302,700 Building $1,539,000 | |
| 2024 | $20,273.00 (+2.48%) | $1,744,700 (+10.33%) Land $288,900 Building $1,455,800 | |
| 2023 | $19,783.00 | $1,581,400 Land $261,400 Building $1,320,000 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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