Essex County and Salem City property record for 34 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 8,271 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.374 acres (16,309 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0221 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0221 |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 8,271 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 11,646 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,950 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,950 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 16,309 sqft (0.374 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 34 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3129 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 221 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Street District listed 1973 · 302 contributing resources · NRIS 73000312 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
34 Chestnut St is owned by a company.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 151 ESSEX ST, HAVERHILL, MA 01832-5564 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,708,000 (+12.58%) Land $438,700 Building $2,269,300 |
| 2025 | $2,405,300 (+5.91%) Land $338,600 Building $2,066,700 |
| 2024 | $2,271,000 Land $323,300 Building $1,947,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 34 Chestnut 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.
The area around 34 Chestnut 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 |
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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 601 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 |
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