Essex County and Salem City property record for 70 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,978 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,500 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,482 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0152 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0152 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,978 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,943 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,239 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,239 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,901 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 70 BRIDGE ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 152 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| 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.
70 Bridge St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 BRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34276 / 570 |
| Transfer Doc | 034276-570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 70 BRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040634-300 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40634/300 |
| Instrument | 20220105002010 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Bridge St was $8,482, up 7.4% 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 | $8,482.00 (+7.38%) | $786,800 (+12.95%) Land $191,500 Building $594,000 | $823,822 |
| 2025 | $7,899.00 (+6.6%) | $696,600 (+9.24%) Land $152,600 Building $544,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,410.00 (+3.94%) | $637,700 (+11.9%) Land $152,600 Building $485,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,129.00 | $569,900 Land $134,700 Building $435,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Bridge 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 43 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 units insured incl. 5 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
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 70 Bridge 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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