Essex County and Salem City property record for 42 Fairmount St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Jul 1981) |
| Tax Bill | $6,255 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:27 L:0159 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:27 L:0159 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,636 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,429 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,017 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,017 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 42 FAIRMOUNT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
42 Fairmount St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2022.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 FAIRMOUNT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6844 / 29 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 041282-219 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 42 FAIRMOUNT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1633 |
| Document Number | 041282-219 |
| Book / Page | 41282 / 219 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221102001550 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 FAIRMOUNT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1633 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Fairmount St was $6,255, up 4.7% 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 | $6,255.00 (+4.72%) | $580,200 (+10.16%) Land $231,500 Building $347,700 | $599,012 (+1%) |
| 2025 | $5,973.00 (+2.42%) | $526,700 (+4.94%) Land $208,400 Building $318,300 | $544,540 |
| 2024 | $5,832.00 (+3.99%) | $501,900 (+11.96%) Land $198,000 Building $303,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,608.00 | $448,300 Land $182,800 Building $265,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Fairmount St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 6 in force |
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 risk around 42 Fairmount St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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