30 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 30 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,451 sqft · built 1875
Lot Size	0.177 acres (7,701 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$557,500 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill	$8,261 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Refinance Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:17 L:0249`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:17 L:0249`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,451 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,323 sqft
Basement Area	809 sqft
Unfinished Basement	809 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1875
Effective Year Built	Effective 1875
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,701 sqft (0.177 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	30 BALCOMB ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-1552
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Subdivision	STANLEY KUC
Legal Lot Number	249
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5003
Census Tract	204600

Owner

30 Balcomb St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2018.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	30 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1552
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIGITAL FCU
Jun 29, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer DIGITAL FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 29, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 29, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 3, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	36829 / 386
Transfer Doc	036829-386
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	30 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1552
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	039984-185
Date	Jun 16, 2021
Book Page	39984/185
Instrument	20210616000770

Lender

Name	DIGITAL FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2018
Property Address	30 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1552
Document Number	36829-386
Book / Page	36829 / 386
Instrument	180629004600
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$62.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	30 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1552

Mortgage

Document Number	368290389
Date	Jun 29, 2018
Instrument	36829/0389

Lender

Name	DIGITAL FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 29, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 30 Balcomb St was $8,261, up 4.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,261.00 (+4.42%)	$766,300 (+9.85%) Land $243,400 Building $522,900	$817,938
2025	$7,911.00 (+4.44%)	$697,600 (+7.01%) Land $219,100 Building $478,500
2024	$7,575.00 (+2.61%)	$651,900 (+10.47%) Land $208,200 Building $443,700
2023	$7,382.00	$590,100 Land $192,200 Building $397,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 30 Balcomb St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 30 Balcomb 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 867 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.

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