Essex County and Salem City property record for 51 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,909 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $409,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,744 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:27 L:0024 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:27 L:0024 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,909 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,838 sqft |
| Basement Area | 902 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 902 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 51 BUFFUM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2369 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
51 Buffum St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2369 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37995 / 488 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 37995-488 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 51 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2369 |
| Document Number | 37995-488 |
| Book / Page | 37995 / 488 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191104001540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2369 |
| Document Number | 191104001550 |
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| Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 191104001550 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 51 Buffum St was $6,744, up 5.3% 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 | $6,744.00 (+5.29%) | $625,600 (+10.76%) Land $230,300 Building $392,600 | $643,067 (+4.49%) |
| 2025 | $6,405.00 (+3.57%) | $564,800 (+6.13%) Land $207,300 Building $357,500 | $615,410 |
| 2024 | $6,184.00 (+3.99%) | $532,200 (+11.95%) Land $197,000 Building $335,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,947.00 | $475,400 Land $181,800 Building $293,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Buffum St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 51 Buffum 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 867 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: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.
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