Essex County and Salem City property record for 71 Valley St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,199 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,981 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:15 L:0445 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:15 L:0445 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,754 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,714 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 192 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,199 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 71 VALLEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 445 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
71 Valley St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 VALLEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LEADER BK NA |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI LEADER BK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0000583946 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 71 VALLEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000621936 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 621936 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 71 VALLEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 621936 |
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| Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 621936 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 71 VALLEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000600472 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 VALLEY ST SALEM MA 019701949, SALEM, MA 01970-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000600472 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 600472 |
| Name | LEADER BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 71 VALLEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000583946 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 583946 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,276.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 71 VALLEY ST SALEM MA 019701949, SALEM, MA 01970-1949 |
| Document Number | 583947 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 583947 |
| Name | LEADER BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Valley St was $6,981, up 2.9% 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 | $6,981.00 (+2.93%) | $647,600 (+8.28%) Land $261,000 Building $385,400 | $657,716 (+1.5%) |
| 2025 | $6,782.00 (+0.27%) | $598,100 (+2.75%) Land $243,800 Building $354,300 | $647,995 |
| 2024 | $6,764.00 (+5.26%) | $582,100 (+13.32%) Land $230,100 Building $352,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,426.00 | $513,700 Land $209,500 Building $304,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Valley 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 71 Valley 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 432 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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