Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Barnes Cir, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,114 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,251 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,783 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:03 L:0095 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:03 L:0095 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,114 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,730 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 256 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 8 BARNES CIR |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
8 Barnes Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1997.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BARNES CIR, SALEM, MA 01970-1708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199768172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 8 BARNES CIR, SALEM, MA 01970-1708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000619884 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 619884 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Barnes Cir was $5,783, up 5.8% 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 | $5,783.00 (+5.84%) | $536,500 (+11.35%) Land $210,400 Building $324,700 | $611,728 (-25.99%) |
| 2025 | $5,464.00 (-2.04%) | $481,800 (+0.38%) Land $182,500 Building $299,300 | $826,595 |
| 2024 | $5,578.00 (+6.01%) | $480,000 (+14.12%) Land $182,500 Building $297,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,262.00 | $420,600 Land $167,100 Building $253,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Barnes Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2006–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8 Barnes Cir 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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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