Essex County and Salem City property record for 37 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 9,240 sqft · built 1816 |
| Lot Size | 0.368 acres (16,017 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,900,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $27,864 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0244 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0244 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 9,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 12,686 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1816 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1816 |
| Lot Area | 16,017 sqft (0.368 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 37 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 244 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| 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.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage BEVERLY BANK |
| Apr 13, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 38414 / 32 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 37 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0040717-41 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40717/41 |
| Instrument | 20220210001850 |
| Name | MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 37 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36225-565 |
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| Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36225/565 |
| Instrument | 366 |
| Name | BEVERLY BANK |
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| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 37 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3127 |
| Document Number | 38414-32 |
| Book / Page | 038414 / 000032 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13002540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,664.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 37 CHESTNUT ST SALEM MA 019703127, SALEM, MA 01970-3127 |
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 | $27,864.00 (+6.48%) | $2,584,800 (+12.01%) Land $428,000 Building $2,135,100 | $2,125,964 (+0.54%) |
| 2025 | $26,169.00 (+2.84%) | $2,307,700 (+5.38%) Land $330,500 Building $1,977,200 | $2,114,510 |
| 2024 | $25,447.00 (+2.68%) | $2,189,900 (+10.55%) Land $315,400 Building $1,874,500 | |
| 2023 | $24,782.00 | $1,981,000 Land $285,400 Building $1,695,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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