Essex County and Salem City property record for 54 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,323 sqft · built 1801 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,149 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,175 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:27 L:0099 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:27 L:0099 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,323 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,345 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1801 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1801 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,149 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 54 BUFFUM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2372 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
54 Buffum St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2372 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 25296 / 569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 54 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2372 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040591-98 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40591/98 |
| Instrument | 20211220003800 |
| Name | READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 54 Buffum St was $6,175, up 5.4% 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 | $6,175.00 (+5.41%) | $572,800 (+10.88%) Land $228,800 Building $342,300 | $588,925 (+5.48%) |
| 2025 | $5,858.00 (+3.15%) | $516,600 (+5.71%) Land $206,000 Building $310,600 | $558,315 |
| 2024 | $5,679.00 (+3.56%) | $488,700 (+11.47%) Land $195,700 Building $293,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,484.00 | $438,400 Land $180,700 Building $257,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 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.
Wildfire risk around 54 Buffum 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 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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