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8 Ropes St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 8 Ropes St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details9 bd · 3 ba · 2,915 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.075 acres (3,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$590,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$9,036 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:34 L:0295

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:34 L:0295

Interior

Bedrooms9 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,915 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,913 sqft
Basement Area1,176 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,176 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleTriplex
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,250 sqft (0.075 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address8 ROPES ST
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-4976
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Lot Number295
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract204200

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address8 ROPES ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4976
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 29, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20209550
Deed Book / Page39324 / 175
Last Transfer DateDec 12, 2023
Transfer Doc041903-603
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateDec 12, 2023
Property Address8 ROPES ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4976
Document Number041903-603
Book / Page41903 / 603
Instrument DateDec 12, 2023
Instrument20231212002410
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 29, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8 ROPES ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4976

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictSalem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$9,036.00 (+9.75%)$838,200 (+15.45%) Land $195,100 Building $643,100
2025$8,233.00 (+6.69%)$726,000 (+9.32%) Land $163,500 Building $562,500
2024$7,717.00 (+2.46%)$664,100 (+10.3%) Land $154,900 Building $509,200
2023$7,532.00$602,100 Land $143,400 Building $458,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State InspectionDec 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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