Essex County and Salem City property record for 79 Valley St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.383 acres (16,705 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,173 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:15 L:0441 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:15 L:0441 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,478 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 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 | 16,705 sqft (0.383 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 79 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 | 441 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 VALLEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019602758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 79 VALLEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000602758 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 602758 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,824.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 79 VALLEY ST SALEM MA 019701949, SALEM, MA 01970-1949 |
| Document Number | 602759 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 602759 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CU LYNN |
|---|
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 13, 2049 |
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 | $6,173.00 (+2.59%) | $572,600 (+7.92%) Land $244,500 Building $328,100 | $616,059 (+14.19%) |
| 2025 | $6,017.00 (+0.08%) | $530,600 (+2.55%) Land $228,400 Building $302,200 | $539,505 |
| 2024 | $6,012.00 (+6.07%) | $517,400 (+14.19%) Land $215,500 Building $301,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,668.00 | $453,100 Land $196,300 Building $256,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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