Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,066 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,751 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:26 L:0368 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:26 L:0368 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,066 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,311 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,033 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,033 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 8 BUFFUM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 368 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · APN SALE M:26 L:0368
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CBC NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 01, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 01, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 30791 / 629 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 8 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2308 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 04, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36088-472 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 09, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36088/472 |
| Instrument | 301 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 8 BUFFUM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2308 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 04, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39080-599 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39080/599 |
| Instrument | 20201020006470 |
| Name | CBC NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2040 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,751.00 (+3.34%) | $595,300 (+5.89%) Land $218,000 Building $377,300 | $625,860 |
| 2024 | $6,533.00 (+4.23%) | $562,200 (+12.22%) Land $207,200 Building $355,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,268.00 | $501,000 Land $191,300 Building $309,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), updated July 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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