4 Barton St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 4 Barton St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,494 sqft · built 1840
Lot Size	0.076 acres (3,302 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$378,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,705 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Refinance Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:36 L:0372`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:36 L:0372`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,494 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,798 sqft
Basement Area	1,021 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,021 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1840
Effective Year Built	Effective 1840
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,302 sqft (0.076 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4 BARTON ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-3915
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	B1
Legal Lot Number	372
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1028
Census Tract	204500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Bridge Street Neck Historic District listed 2002 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 02000790

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	4 BARTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3915
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 28, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 14, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BEVERLY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 1, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	36017 / 423
Transfer Doc	036017-423
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	4 BARTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3915
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0039812-24
Date	Apr 28, 2021
Book Page	39812/24
Instrument	20210428000020

Lender

Name	AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	May 1, 2036

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2017
Property Address	4 BARTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3915
Document Number	36017-423
Book / Page	36017 / 423
Instrument	144
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$41.11
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4 BARTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3915

Mortgage

Document Number	360170425
Date	Jul 14, 2017
Instrument	36017/0425

Lender

Name	BEVERLY BANK

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 14, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,705.00 (+7.62%)	$622,000 (+13.21%) Land $195,300 Building $426,300	$654,408 (+10.59%)
2025	$6,230.00 (+3.37%)	$549,400 (+5.92%) Land $163,700 Building $385,700	$591,755
2024	$6,027.00 (+3.26%)	$518,700 (+11.17%) Land $155,100 Building $363,600
2023	$5,837.00	$466,600 Land $143,600 Building $323,000

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 43 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies	48 units insured incl. 5 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	21 (1982–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	4 of 21
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge

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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 505 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: Verizon.

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