Essex County and Salem City property record for 7 Adams St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,299 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,201 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $605,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,352 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:23 L:0155 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:23 L:0155 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,299 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 725 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,201 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 7 ADAMS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 155 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 204102 |
7 Adams St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 ADAMS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42386 / 25 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 7 ADAMS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4403 |
| Document Number | 0040673-45 |
| Book / Page | 40673 / 45 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220121002250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 7 ADAMS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4403 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 Adams St was $6,352, up 8.6% 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 | $6,352.00 (+8.6%) | $589,200 (+14.23%) Land $229,100 Building $354,700 | $598,535 (+4.54%) |
| 2025 | $5,849.00 (+3.36%) | $515,800 (+5.91%) Land $206,200 Building $309,600 | $572,565 |
| 2024 | $5,659.00 (-2.78%) | $487,000 (+4.66%) Land $196,000 Building $291,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,821.00 | $465,300 Land $180,900 Building $284,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Adams 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 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · other causes |
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 7 Adams 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 355 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 |
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