Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Carpenter St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,951 sqft · built 1809 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $12,508 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:26 L:0587 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:26 L:0587 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,951 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,154 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,039 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,039 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1809 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1809 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,960 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 CARPENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Subdivision | JEFFERSON ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 587 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Street District listed 1973 · 302 contributing resources · NRIS 73000312 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 CARPENTER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016362 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34987 / 394 |
| Transfer Doc | 34987-394 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $12,508.00 (+9.89%) | $1,160,300 (+15.6%) Land $268,800 Building $891,000 | $1,133,617 (+11.71%) |
| 2025 | $11,382.00 (+4.45%) | $1,003,700 (+7.03%) Land $245,400 Building $758,300 | $1,014,790 |
| 2024 | $10,897.00 (-7.36%) | $937,800 (-0.27%) Land $227,900 Building $709,900 | |
| 2023 | $11,763.00 | $940,300 Land $210,400 Building $729,900 |
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 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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 601 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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