Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Grant Rd, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,948 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,090 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,548 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Refinance Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:31 L:0179 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:31 L:0179 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,090 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 8 GRANT RD |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 179 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 204102 |
8 Grant Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 GRANT RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIRECT CU |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38441 / 233 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 38441-233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 8 GRANT RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4453 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040872-204 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40872/204 |
| Instrument | 20220419002150 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8 GRANT RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4453 |
| Document Number | 38441-233 |
| Book / Page | 38441 / 233 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200422000670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 8 GRANT RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4453 |
| Document Number | 200422000680 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200422000680 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Grant Rd was $7,548, up 8.7% 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 | $7,548.00 (+8.65%) | $700,200 (+14.3%) Land $234,200 Building $466,000 | $768,858 (+24.95%) |
| 2025 | $6,947.00 (+4.23%) | $612,600 (+6.8%) Land $218,800 Building $393,800 | $615,315 |
| 2024 | $6,665.00 (+5.03%) | $573,600 (+13.07%) Land $206,500 Building $367,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,346.00 | $507,300 Land $188,000 Building $319,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Grant Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · other causes |
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.
Wildfire risk around 8 Grant Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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