Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Fairfield St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,454 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,279 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,713 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:34 L:0059 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:34 L:0059 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,454 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,285 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,269 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,269 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 5,279 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 FAIRFIELD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
8 Fairfield St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 FAIRFIELD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042094-179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 8 FAIRFIELD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4808 |
| Document Number | 042094-179 |
| Book / Page | 42094 / 179 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240430004680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 FAIRFIELD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4808 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Fairfield St was $9,713, up 4.9% 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 | $9,713.00 (+4.86%) | $901,000 (+10.31%) Land $277,900 Building $617,900 | $798,168 (-5.89%) |
| 2025 | $9,263.00 (+4.41%) | $816,800 (+6.98%) Land $253,800 Building $563,000 | $848,160 |
| 2024 | $8,872.00 (+3.45%) | $763,500 (+11.38%) Land $235,600 Building $527,900 | |
| 2023 | $8,576.00 | $685,500 Land $217,500 Building $468,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Fairfield St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · 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.
The area around 8 Fairfield St 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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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