Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Lemon St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (May 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $4,482 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0065 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0065 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,238 sqft |
| Basement Area | 592 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,492 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 LEMON ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bridge Street Neck Historic District listed 2002 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 02000790 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
8 Lemon St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1985.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 LEMON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 8 LEMON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3902 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 039539-493 |
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| Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39539/493 |
| Instrument | 20210217002970 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.95% |
| Index | Other |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Lemon St was $4,482, up 6.4% 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 | $4,482.00 (+6.36%) | $415,800 (+11.89%) Land $191,200 Building $224,600 | $546,815 (-2.33%) |
| 2025 | $4,214.00 (+3.56%) | $371,600 (+6.11%) Land $160,300 Building $211,300 | $559,835 |
| 2024 | $4,069.00 (+4.57%) | $350,200 (+12.6%) Land $151,800 Building $198,400 | |
| 2023 | $3,891.00 | $311,000 Land $140,600 Building $170,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Lemon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 | 15 units insured incl. 7 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1992–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · 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 Lemon 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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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