Essex County and Salem City property record for 7 Lemon St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,752 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,581 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,100 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $9,240 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0035 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0035 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,752 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,082 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,506 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,506 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,581 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 7 LEMON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bridge Street Neck Historic District listed 2002 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 02000790 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
7 Lemon St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1998.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 LEMON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14966 / 452 |
| Transfer Doc | 1459000099 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 Lemon St was $9,240, up 6.3% 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 | $9,240.00 (+6.3%) | $857,100 (+11.82%) Land $222,300 Building $629,300 | $851,438 |
| 2025 | $8,692.00 (+9.28%) | $766,500 (+11.98%) Land $186,300 Building $580,200 | |
| 2024 | $7,954.00 (+3.5%) | $684,500 (+11.43%) Land $176,500 Building $508,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,685.00 | $614,300 Land $163,400 Building $450,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Lemon 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 units insured incl. 7 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1992–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Lemon 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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