34 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 34 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	8 bd · 5 ba · 5,207 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.221 acres (9,635 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$576,600 (Jan 2016)
Tax Bill	$13,819 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Line of Credit May 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:27 L:0087`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:27 L:0087`

Interior

Bedrooms	8 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Total Rooms	16 Rooms
Units	4 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	5,207 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	8,615 sqft
Basement Area	2,278 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,278 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,635 sqft (0.221 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	34 BUFFUM ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-2350
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Lot Number	87
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	204600

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	34 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2350
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 13, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK
May 27, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK
Jul 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SANTANDER BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 4, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 4, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 26, 2008
Deed Document Number	2016127
Deed Book / Page	34632 / 566
Transfer Doc	034632-566
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Aug 13, 2026
Property Address	34 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2350
Document Number	0000000800
Book / Page	43567 / 336
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2026
Instrument	2026800
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	34 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2350

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000800,
Date	Aug 13, 2026
Book Page	43567/336
Instrument	2026800

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Max Rate	-1%

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	34 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2350
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	040961-518
Date	May 27, 2022
Book Page	40961/518
Instrument	20220527000020

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	34 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2350
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	038714-265
Date	Jul 15, 2020
Book Page	38714/265
Instrument	20200715002580

Lender

Name	SANTANDER BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2026	$13,819.00 (+0.63%)	$1,281,900 (+5.86%) Land $254,400 Building $1,017,600
2025	$13,732.00 (+13.43%)	$1,210,900 (+16.23%) Land $229,000 Building $981,900
2024	$12,106.00 (+3.41%)	$1,041,800 (+11.33%) Land $217,600 Building $824,200
2023	$11,707.00	$935,800 Land $200,900 Building $734,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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	28 units insured incl. 19 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	16 (1991–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 16
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storm And Flooding, Mar 2018 · 2 claims Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 claims

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

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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