Essex County and Salem City property record for 39 Buffum St, #2, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,079 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $306,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,146 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:27 L:0053 S:802 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:27 L:0053 S:802 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,079 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 529 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 529 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 39 BUFFUM ST, 2 |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
39 Buffum St, #2 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 BUFFUM ST, 2, SALEM, MA 01970-2370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015399 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34315 / 188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Redemption Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 39 BUFFUM ST, 2, SALEM, MA 01970-2370 |
| Document Number | 043381-216 |
| Book / Page | 43381 / 216 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 39 Buffum St, #2 was $5,146, up 0.8% 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 | $5,146.00 (+0.78%) | $477,400 (+6.02%) Building $477,400 | $542,221 (+15.05%) |
| 2025 | $5,106.00 (+1.63%) | $450,300 (+4.14%) Building $450,300 | $471,295 |
| 2024 | $5,024.00 (+4.23%) | $432,400 (+12.22%) Building $432,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,820.00 | $385,300 Building $385,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 39 Buffum St, #2 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 units insured incl. 19 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1991–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 39 Buffum St, #2 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 867 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.
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