Essex County and Salem City property record for 331 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 25,164 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.815 acres (35,506 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $86,623 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:32 L:0231 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:32 L:0231 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 6 Half Baths |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 25,164 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 8,157 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 35,506 sqft (0.815 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 331 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5420 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 231 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 270, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-0270 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016717 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34965 / 4 |
| Transfer Doc | 34965-4 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 331 LAFAYETTE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5420 |
| Document Number | 0000002980 |
| Book / Page | 43654 / 53 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262980 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000002980, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43654/53 |
| Instrument | 20262980 |
| Name | BAY BANK TRUST COMPANY |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $86,623.00 (+1.45%) | $3,957,200 (+4.83%) Land $967,000 Building $2,990,200 |
| 2025 | $85,384.00 (+2.49%) | $3,774,700 (+7.34%) Land $900,600 Building $2,874,100 |
| 2024 | $83,311.00 (+7.19%) | $3,516,700 (+14.25%) Land $815,300 Building $2,701,400 |
| 2023 | $77,720.00 | $3,078,000 Land $777,400 Building $2,300,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm 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.
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 810 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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