Essex County and Salem City property record for 4 Burnside St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,330 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,439 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0168 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0168 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,522 sqft |
| Basement Area | 714 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 714 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,330 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4 BURNSIDE ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 168 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
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 |
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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 October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 BURNSIDE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 22291 / 75 |
| Transfer Doc | 24309-368 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,439.00 (+8.07%) | $504,500 (+13.68%) Land $190,400 Building $314,100 | $536,114 (+8.19%) |
| 2025 | $5,033.00 (+3.6%) | $443,800 (+6.15%) Land $159,600 Building $284,200 | $495,520 |
| 2024 | $4,858.00 (+4.2%) | $418,100 (+12.18%) Land $151,200 Building $266,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,662.00 | $372,700 Land $140,000 Building $232,700 |
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 · 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.
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 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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