8 Arbella St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Arbella St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	6 bd · 3 ba · 2,574 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.075 acres (3,263 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$685,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$9,489 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:36 L:0420`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:36 L:0420`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	15 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,574 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,677 sqft
Basement Area	1,144 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,144 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Architectural Style	Triplex
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,263 sqft (0.075 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8 ARBELLA ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-3281
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	B1
Legal Subdivision	COLONIAL VILLAGE CONDO
Legal Lot Number	420
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	204400

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	8 ARBELLA ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3281
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 28, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Jan 13, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 13, 2017
Deed Book / Page	39930 / 391
Prior Transfer Date	May 27, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	3993000391
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	May 28, 2021
Property Address	8 ARBELLA ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3281
Document Number	039930-391
Book / Page	39930 / 391
Instrument Date	May 27, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	8 ARBELLA ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3281

Mortgage

Document Number	0039930394
Date	May 28, 2021
Instrument	39930/394

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2017
Property Address	8 ARBELLA ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3281
Document Number	35610-414
Book / Page	035610 / 000414
Instrument Date	Jan 12, 2017
Instrument	1701130192
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	16 WALNUT ST MARBLEHEAD MA 019453010, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3010

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$9,489.00 (+8.53%)	$880,200 (+14.16%) Land $195,100 Building $684,400
2025	$8,743.00 (+4.28%)	$771,000 (+6.86%) Land $163,600 Building $607,400
2024	$8,384.00 (+1.95%)	$721,500 (+9.75%) Land $155,000 Building $566,500
2023	$8,224.00	$657,400 Land $143,500 Building $513,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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 Record median of 17 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies	26 units insured incl. 9 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1982–2006)
Most Recent Claim	May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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