Essex County and Salem City property record for 29 Buchanan Rd, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,135 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,700 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:31 L:0291 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:31 L:0291 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,716 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,135 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 29 BUCHANAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 291 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 204102 |
29 Buchanan Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2018.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 BUCHANAN RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20184160 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36702 / 311 |
| Transfer Doc | 34871-541 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 29 BUCHANAN RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4412 |
| Document Number | 36702-311 |
| Book / Page | 036702 / 000311 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8004160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 29 BUCHANAN RD SALEM MA 019704412, SALEM, MA 01970-4412 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Buchanan Rd was $6,700, up 2.9% 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 | $6,700.00 (+2.92%) | $621,500 (+8.26%) Land $240,200 Building $376,500 | $651,396 (+4.06%) |
| 2025 | $6,510.00 (+3.02%) | $574,100 (+5.57%) Land $224,400 Building $349,700 | $625,955 |
| 2024 | $6,319.00 (+4.33%) | $543,800 (+12.31%) Land $211,700 Building $332,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,057.00 | $484,200 Land $192,800 Building $291,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Buchanan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · other causes |
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 29 Buchanan Rd 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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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