Essex County and Salem City property record for 3 Carpenter St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,054 sqft · built 1881 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,790 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $609,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $12,121 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:26 L:0557 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:26 L:0557 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,054 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,253 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,039 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,039 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1881 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1881 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,790 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 3 CARPENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 557 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
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.
3 Carpenter St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2011.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 CARPENTER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 30561 / 421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 3 CARPENTER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041123-555 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Book Page | 41123/555 |
| Instrument | 20220811000140 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Carpenter St was $12,121, up 5% 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 | $12,121.00 (+4.98%) | $1,124,400 (+10.43%) Land $267,600 Building $856,200 | $1,187,962 (+8.37%) |
| 2025 | $11,546.00 (+6.91%) | $1,018,200 (+9.55%) Land $244,400 Building $773,800 | $1,096,205 |
| 2024 | $10,800.00 (+3.12%) | $929,400 (+11.01%) Land $226,900 Building $702,500 | |
| 2023 | $10,473.00 | $837,200 Land $209,500 Building $627,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Carpenter St 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 |
| 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 3 Carpenter 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 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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