Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Arthur St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,532 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:23 L:0075 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:23 L:0075 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,801 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 ARTHUR ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
8 Arthur St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 SPRUCE ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3035 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EVERETT COOPERATIVE BANK |
| May 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39801 / 394 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3980000394 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 ARTHUR ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2802 |
| Document Number | 039801-394 |
| Book / Page | 39801 / 394 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2 SPRUCE ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3035 |
| Document Number | 0039801397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 39801/397 |
| Name | EVERETT COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 8 ARTHUR ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2802 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37526-95 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37526/95 |
| Instrument | 20190522000640 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8 ARTHUR ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2802 |
| Document Number | 38866-122 |
| Book / Page | 38866 / 122 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200826004400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8 ARTHUR ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2802 |
| Document Number | 200826004410 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200826004410 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Arthur St was $7,532, up 4.4% 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 | $7,532.00 (+4.44%) | $698,700 (+9.86%) Land $215,500 Building $483,200 | $767,992 |
| 2025 | $7,212.00 (+4.48%) | $636,000 (+7.05%) Land $193,900 Building $442,100 | |
| 2024 | $6,903.00 (+2.66%) | $594,100 (+10.53%) Land $184,300 Building $409,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,724.00 | $537,500 Land $170,100 Building $367,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Arthur St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
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 risk around 8 Arthur 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 355 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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