Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Castle Rd, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,076 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,451 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $594,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,260 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:14 L:0193 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:14 L:0193 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,076 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,451 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 8 CASTLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 193 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 CASTLE RD, SALEM, MA 01970-2859 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NFM LENDING |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20192800 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37713 / 235 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 37713-235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 8 CASTLE RD, SALEM, MA 01970-2859 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38848-90 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38848/90 |
| Instrument | 20200821003640 |
| Name | NFM LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8 CASTLE RD, SALEM, MA 01970-2859 |
| Document Number | 37713-235 |
| Book / Page | 37713 / 235 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190731002800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 WALDEN ST # 4, 4, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-3507 |
| Document Number | 190731002810 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190731002810 |
| Name | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $8,260.00 (+6.43%) | $766,200 (+11.95%) Land $221,600 Building $542,400 | $774,975 (+4.73%) |
| 2025 | $7,761.00 (+0.71%) | $684,400 (+3.2%) Land $192,300 Building $492,100 | $739,955 |
| 2024 | $7,706.00 (+4.37%) | $663,200 (+12.37%) Land $192,300 Building $470,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,383.00 | $590,200 Land $176,000 Building $414,200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 131 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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