Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 May St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,289 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,834 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0042 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0042 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,166 sqft |
| Basement Area | 654 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 654 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,289 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND JOSEPHINE E JEFFREY ESSEX |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 MAY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 40479 / 412 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 MAY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Document Number | 040479-412 |
| Book / Page | 40479 / 412 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8 MAY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Document Number | 0040479414 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 40479/414 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 8 MAY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39004-173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39004/173 |
| Instrument | 20200930008290 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 MAY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Document Number | 35978-487 |
| Book / Page | 035978 / 000487 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1706280423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,596.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 MAY ST SALEM MA 019702101, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Document Number | 35978-489 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035978/000489 |
| Instrument | 1706280424 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2047 |
| Rate | 2.88% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,834.00 (+3.33%) | $514,500 (+5.89%) Land $163,700 Building $350,800 | $638,685 |
| 2024 | $5,646.00 (+3.33%) | $485,900 (+11.24%) Land $155,100 Building $330,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,464.00 | $436,800 Land $143,600 Building $293,200 |
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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 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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