Essex County and Salem City property record for 48 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2.5 ba · 6,648 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,683 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $421,631 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $13,944 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0191 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0191 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,648 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 11,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,348 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,348 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,683 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 48 BRIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 191 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Woodbridge, Thomas March, House listed 1975 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 75000304 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
48 Bridge St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 BRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34275 / 486 |
| Transfer Doc | 034275-486 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 48 BRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4127 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37654-594 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37654/594 |
| Instrument | 20190711000380 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Bridge St was $13,944, up 8.2% 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 | $13,944.00 (+8.24%) | $1,293,500 (+13.86%) Land $214,500 Building $1,079,000 | $1,363,708 (-19.6%) |
| 2025 | $12,882.00 (+10.43%) | $1,136,000 (+13.16%) Land $170,900 Building $965,100 | $1,696,225 |
| 2024 | $11,665.00 (+3.53%) | $1,003,900 (+11.47%) Land $170,900 Building $833,000 | |
| 2023 | $11,267.00 | $900,600 Land $150,800 Building $749,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Bridge St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
The area around 48 Bridge St 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 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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