Essex County and Salem City property record for 98 Broadway, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,450 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $358,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,648 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:32 L:0059 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:32 L:0059 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,178 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 98 BROADWAY |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Subdivision | TERRACE BAYSIDE CONDO |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
98 Broadway, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2002.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 BROADWAY, SALEM, MA 01970-4507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18865 / 284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 98 Broadway was $9,648, up 5.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,648.00 (+5.34%) | $895,000 (+10.81%) Land $194,800 Building $700,200 |
| 2025 | $9,159.00 (+4.84%) | $807,700 (+7.44%) Land $163,300 Building $644,400 |
| 2024 | $8,736.00 (+0.81%) | $751,800 (+8.53%) Land $154,700 Building $597,100 |
| 2023 | $8,666.00 | $692,700 Land $143,300 Building $549,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 98 Broadway 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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.
The area around 98 Broadway has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 355 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 |
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