Essex County and Salem City property record for 40 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,803 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $22,422 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale May 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0219 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0219 |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,803 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,302 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,920 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,550 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 40 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARRIAGE HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 219 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Street District listed 1973 · 302 contributing resources · NRIS 73000312 |
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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 | 40 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| May 15, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FOURLEAF FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202620260626001420 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43468 / 162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 40 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Number | 0000001420 |
| Book / Page | 43468 / 162 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261420 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 40 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 40 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Number | 00042716-2 |
| Book / Page | 42716 / 2 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250515001150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 40 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3129 |
| Document Number | 20250515001160 |
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| Date | May 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250515001160 |
| Name | FOURLEAF FCU |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $22,422.00 (+7.13%) | $2,080,000 (+12.69%) Land $346,700 Building $1,729,300 | $1,996,616 (+0.04%) |
| 2025 | $20,930.00 (+3.14%) | $1,845,700 (+5.69%) Land $267,600 Building $1,578,100 | $1,995,855 |
| 2024 | $20,293.00 (+6.92%) | $1,746,400 (+15.11%) Land $255,500 Building $1,490,900 | |
| 2023 | $18,979.00 | $1,517,100 Land $231,100 Building $1,286,000 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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