3 White St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 3 White St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,508 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.049 acres (2,113 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,100,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$11,040 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:41 L:0282

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:41 L:0282

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,508 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,739 sqft
Basement Area836 sqft
Unfinished Basement836 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,113 sqft (0.049 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address3 WHITE ST
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-5609
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeB1
Legal Lot Number282
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group4
Census Block4005
Census Tract204400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Derby Waterfront District
listed 1976 · 100 contributing resources · NRIS 76000297

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

3 White St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3 WHITE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5609
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband 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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 12, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page41099 / 27
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateJul 29, 2022
Property Address3 WHITE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5609
Document Number0041099-27
Book / Page41099 / 27
Instrument DateJul 29, 2022
Instrument20220729004330
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 12, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address3 WHITE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5609

Mortgage

Document Number220729004340
DateJul 29, 2022
Instrument220729004340
Lender
NameNORTH SHORE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3 White St was $11,040, up 5.5% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictSalem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$11,040.00 (+5.45%)$1,024,100 (+10.93%) Land $317,300 Building $706,800$1,107,463 (-1.76%)
2025$10,469.00 (+2.47%)$923,200 (+4.99%) Land $285,600 Building $637,600$1,127,270
2024$10,217.00 (+6.28%)$879,300 (+14.43%) Land $271,400 Building $607,900
2023$9,613.00$768,400 Land $250,500 Building $517,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3 White St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 55 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies66 units insured
incl. 11 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims20 (1996–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 20
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · tidal / storm surge

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

The area around 3 White 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State InspectionDec 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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