Essex County and Salem City property record for 6 Vale St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,123 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $312,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,832 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0347 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0347 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,502 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,714 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,123 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 6 VALE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 347 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
6 Vale St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2007.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 VALE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26694 / 393 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 6 VALE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3022 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041395-514 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41395/514 |
| Instrument | 20230112000310 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6 Vale St was $5,832, up 4.5% 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 | $5,832.00 (+4.52%) | $541,000 (+9.94%) Land $217,300 Building $322,700 | $577,180 (+3.56%) |
| 2025 | $5,580.00 (+2.12%) | $492,100 (+4.66%) Land $195,600 Building $296,500 | $557,365 |
| 2024 | $5,464.00 (+3.84%) | $470,200 (+11.79%) Land $185,900 Building $284,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,262.00 | $420,600 Land $171,600 Building $249,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6 Vale 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 6 Vale 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 |
|---|
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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