Essex County and Salem City property record for 9 West Ter, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,559 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,481 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:33 L:0736 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:33 L:0736 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,151 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,151 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,559 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 9 WEST TER |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 736 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
9 West Ter is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2024.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 WEST TER, SALEM, MA 01970-5431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ST JEANS CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18267 / 25 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 043292-525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 9 WEST TER, SALEM, MA 01970-5431 |
| Document Number | 043292-525 |
| Book / Page | 43292 / 525 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20260325002750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 WEST TER, SALEM, MA 01970-5431 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 9 WEST TER, SALEM, MA 01970-5431 |
| Document Number | 35822-95 |
| Book / Page | 035822 / 000095 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35822-95 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035822/000095 |
| Instrument | 1704260222 |
| Name | ST JEANS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 9 West Ter was $6,481, up 4.3% 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 | $6,481.00 (+4.3%) | $601,200 (+9.71%) Land $219,800 Building $376,700 | $703,577 (-7.77%) |
| 2025 | $6,214.00 (+3.27%) | $548,000 (+5.83%) Land $197,800 Building $350,200 | $762,850 |
| 2024 | $6,017.00 (+3.99%) | $517,800 (+11.96%) Land $188,000 Building $329,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,786.00 | $462,500 Land $173,500 Building $289,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9 West Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 9 West Ter is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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