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38 Putnam St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 38 Putnam St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1800
Lot Size0.083 acres (3,598 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$655,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$8,754 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:15 L:0280

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:15 L:0280

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,820 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,132 sqft
Basement Area984 sqft
Unfinished Basement984 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1800
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1800
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,598 sqft (0.083 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address38 PUTNAM ST
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-1415
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Lot Number280
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract204702

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address38 PUTNAM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1415
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 21, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 18, 2020Personal Representative Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page40298 / 444
Prior Transfer DateSep 20, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc4029000444
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateSep 21, 2021
Property Address38 PUTNAM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1415
Document Number040298-444
Book / Page40298 / 444
Instrument DateSep 20, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address38 PUTNAM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1415

Mortgage

Document Number0040298450
DateSep 21, 2021
Instrument40298/450
Lender
NameNEW FED MORTGAGE CORP
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2020: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document TypePersonal Representative Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateMar 18, 2020
Property Address38 PUTNAM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1415
Document Number38346-583
Book / Page038346 / 000583
Instrument DateMar 16, 2020
Instrument18004030
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 7, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,373.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38 PUTNAM ST SALEM MA 019701415, SALEM, MA 01970-1415

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictSalem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$8,754.00 (+4.35%)$812,100 (+9.77%) Land $220,000 Building $592,100$747,812
2025$8,389.00 (+4.17%)$739,800 (+6.75%) Land $198,000 Building $541,800
2024$8,053.00 (+1.83%)$693,000 (+9.63%) Land $188,200 Building $504,800
2023$7,908.00$632,100 Land $173,700 Building $458,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State InspectionDec 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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