Essex County and Salem City property record for 38 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,807 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,851 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,175,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $22,373 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale Jun 2023 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0220 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0220 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,807 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,656 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,013 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,013 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,851 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 38 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 220 |
| 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.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM CIBC BANK USA |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PHH US MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 43247 / 3 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 041624-199 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 38 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Number | 00043247-3 |
| Book / Page | 43247 / 3 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 38 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 38 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041630-121 |
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| Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41630/121 |
| Instrument | 20230626001650 |
| Name | CIBC BANK USA |
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| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.5% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2033 |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 38 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Number | 041624-199 |
| Book / Page | 41624 / 199 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230622000540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 38 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 38 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36381-360 |
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| Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36381/360 |
| Instrument | 171205001930 |
| Name | PHH US MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 38 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Number | 38424-308 |
| Book / Page | 038424 / 000308 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 15004350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,768.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 38 CHESTNUT ST SALEM MA 019703129, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,373.00 (+2.91%) | $1,972,900 (+5.45%) Land $256,400 Building $1,716,500 | $2,221,670 |
| 2024 | $21,740.00 (-1.74%) | $1,870,900 (+5.78%) Land $244,800 Building $1,626,100 | |
| 2023 | $22,126.00 | $1,768,700 Land $221,500 Building $1,547,200 |
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 |
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| 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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