Essex County and Salem City property record for 34 Raymond Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,637 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,685 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Apr 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $8,280 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:32 L:0159 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:32 L:0159 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,637 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,185 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,685 sqft (0.291 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 34 RAYMOND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
34 Raymond Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1985.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 RAYMOND AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7722 / 233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 34 RAYMOND AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 042739-547 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42739/547 |
| Instrument | 20250529000400 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 34 Raymond Ave was $8,280, up 6.5% 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 | $8,280.00 (+6.51%) | $768,100 (+12.05%) Land $271,800 Building $486,600 | $842,473 |
| 2025 | $7,774.00 (+4.83%) | $685,500 (+7.41%) Land $253,900 Building $431,600 | |
| 2024 | $7,416.00 (+3.71%) | $638,200 (+11.65%) Land $239,600 Building $398,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,151.00 | $571,600 Land $218,200 Building $353,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 Raymond Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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 34 Raymond Ave 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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