38 Essex St
Salem, MA 01970
4 bd 2 ba 2,552 sqft Built 1878 Lot 5,663 sqft multi_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $598,800 | $180,300 | $779,100 | $8,835 |
| 2024 | $553,400 | $180,300 | $733,700 | $8,526 |
| 2023 | $499,400 | $165,000 | $664,400 | $8,312 |
| 2022 | $464,500 | $158,900 | $623,400 | $8,260 |
| 2021 | $418,700 | $149,700 | $568,400 | $7,844 |
| 2020 | $320,300 | $134,400 | $454,700 | $6,570 |
| 2019 | $303,200 | $122,200 | $425,400 | $6,424 |
| 2018 | $269,200 | $113,700 | $382,900 | $5,889 |
| 2017 | $252,200 | $106,900 | $359,100 | $5,695 |
| 2016 | $252,200 | $86,800 | $339,000 | $5,312 |
| 2015 | $234,900 | $86,800 | $321,700 | $5,279 |
| 2014 | $194,300 | $86,800 | $281,100 | $4,703 |
| 2006 | $255,800 | $124,800 | $380,600 | $4,267 |
| 2005 | $245,400 | $118,800 | $364,200 | $4,145 |
| 2004 | $227,800 | $110,000 | $337,800 | $3,956 |
| 2003 | $129,500 | $125,500 | $255,000 | $3,282 |
Property facts
Year built
1878
Property type
multi_family
Stories
3
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
2,552 sqft
Lot size
5,663 sqft
ZIP code
01970
City
Salem
Street
Essex St
Coordinates
42.52406, -70.88568
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 38 Essex St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 38 Essex St.
What is the current tax assessment for 38 Essex St?
The most recent total assessment for 38 Essex St (year 2025) is $779,100 with $8,835 in property tax.
When was 38 Essex St built?
38 Essex St was built in 1878.
How does 38 Essex St compare to others on Essex St?
We track 8 other properties on Essex St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Essex St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 38 Essex St?
38 Essex St is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,552 sqft, 5,663 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 38 Essex St a flip candidate?
No — 38 Essex St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 38 Essex St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 38 Essex St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
0.0%
Implied 1-yr
-0.1%
2026 Q3
$565.8K
2026 Q4
$565.7K
ZIP 01970 — Median Price History + Forecast
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