Rockingham County and Salem Town property record for 297 Main St, Salem, NH 03079
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,595 sqft · built 1750 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,951 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SLEM M:84 B:1613 L |
| Primary APN | SLEM M:84 B:1613 L |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,595 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,190 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 620 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 620 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1750 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1750 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 297 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | NH |
| Zip | 03079-2790 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Block | 1613 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM TOWN NH |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 100200 |
297 Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Rockingham County and Salem Town records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 MAIN ST, SALEM, NH 03079-2790 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202525002067 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6598 / 2658 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Main St was $5,951, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Rockingham County and Salem Town assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham County |
| County Subdivision | Salem Town |
| Unified School District | Salem School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,951.00 (+3.17%) | $327,700 (-) Land $126,900 Building $200,800 | |
| 2024 | $5,768.00 (+3.78%) | $327,700 (-) Land $126,900 Building $200,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,558.00 (+4.4%) | $327,700 (-1.21%) Land $126,900 Building $200,800 | $450,490 |
| 2022 | $5,324.00 | $331,700 Land $126,900 Building $204,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 26, 2025 · 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 Claims | 3 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 297 Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 52% of New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 DEPT serves 21,080 people · EPA ID NH2051010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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