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38 Ward St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details8 bd · 3 ba · 2,947 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.092 acres (3,999 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$179,900 (Dec 2000)
Tax Bill$5,880 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:34 L:0354

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:34 L:0354

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms16 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,947 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,124 sqft
Basement Area1,118 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,118 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleTriplex
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,999 sqft (0.092 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address38 WARD ST
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-6020
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Subdivision35% INT
Legal Lot Number354
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract204300

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address38 WARD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-6020
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 1, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 1, 2000 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 6, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page16722 / 276
Transfer Doc36360-300
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateNov 27, 2017
Property Address38 WARD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-6020
Document Number36360-300
Book / Page036360 / 000300
Instrument DateNov 17, 2017
Instrument1711274510
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38 WARD ST SALEM MA 019705004, SALEM, MA 01970-5004

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 Value
2025$5,880.00 (+4.94%)$518,500 (+7.53%) Land $149,200 Building $369,300
2024$5,603.00 (+7.07%)$482,200 (+15.28%) Land $149,200 Building $333,000
2023$5,233.00$418,300 Land $131,600 Building $286,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow

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.

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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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