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83 Congress St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 83 Congress St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 3,125 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.103 acres (4,495 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$210,000 (Mar 2001)
Tax Bill$8,763 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:34 L:0197

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:34 L:0197

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms15 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,125 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,585 sqft
Basement Area1,250 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,250 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleTriplex
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area4,495 sqft (0.103 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address83 CONGRESS ST
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-5509
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeB1
Legal Lot Number197
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract204300

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 Address83 CONGRESS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5509
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 30, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page17025 / 509
Last Transfer DateMar 2, 2020
Transfer Doc38325-427
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateMar 11, 2020
Property Address83 CONGRESS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5509
Document Number38325-427
Book / Page038325 / 000427
Instrument DateMar 2, 2020
Instrument11000650
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address83-85 CONGRESS ST SALEM MA 019705509, SALEM, MA 01970-5509

Mortgage

Document Number38325-429
DateMar 11, 2020
Book Page038325/000429
Instrument11000660
Lender
NameROSS MTG CO INC
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 10, 2050

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$8,763.00 (+9.72%)$812,900 (+15.42%) Land $180,100 Building $632,400
2025$7,987.00 (+7.38%)$704,300 (+10.03%) Land $151,100 Building $553,200
2024$7,438.00 (+4.6%)$640,100 (+12.61%) Land $151,100 Building $489,000
2023$7,111.00$568,400 Land $133,300 Building $435,100

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 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 21 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies30 units insured
incl. 9 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1987)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimApr 1987 · Severe Storms & Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Apr 1987 · 2 claims

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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