Essex County and Salem City property record for 32 Phillips St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $313,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,184 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:16 L:0259 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:16 L:0259 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,656 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,276 sqft |
| Basement Area | 828 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 828 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 32 PHILLIPS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 259 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
32 Phillips St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32 PHILLIPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42115 / 307 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 32 Phillips St was $6,184, up 5.4% 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 | $6,184.00 (+5.42%) | $573,700 (+10.9%) Land $228,000 Building $343,600 | $568,699 (+8.62%) |
| 2025 | $5,866.00 (+3.49%) | $517,300 (+6.05%) Land $205,200 Building $312,100 | $523,545 |
| 2024 | $5,668.00 (+3.96%) | $487,800 (+11.93%) Land $195,000 Building $292,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,452.00 | $435,800 Land $180,000 Building $255,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 32 Phillips St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 32 Phillips 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.
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 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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