Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Phelps St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,971 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $43,600 (Sep 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $5,418 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0349 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0349 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,971 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 PHELPS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 349 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 PHELPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2023 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041468-515 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8 PHELPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3019 |
| Document Number | 041468-453 |
| Book / Page | 41468 / 453 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230308002710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 DOUVAINE CT, SPRING, TX 77382-2735 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8 PHELPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3019 |
| Document Number | 041468-515 |
| Book / Page | 41468 / 515 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230308002910 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 PHELPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3019 |
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 | $5,418.00 (+5.24%) | $502,600 (+10.7%) Land $216,400 Building $286,200 | $485,817 (-27.62%) |
| 2025 | $5,148.00 (+3.31%) | $454,000 (+5.88%) Land $194,800 Building $259,200 | $671,175 |
| 2024 | $4,983.00 (+3.94%) | $428,800 (+11.9%) Land $185,100 Building $243,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,794.00 | $383,200 Land $170,900 Building $212,300 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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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