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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

17 BECKET ST

SALEM, MA 01970
3
Baths
2,860 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,439 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$744,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$230,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$513,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$687,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Salem Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
CarltonC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Saltonstall SchoolC+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Salem School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01970These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,728
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,271
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

17 Becket St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Derby Street/Waterfront District
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Derby Street/Waterfront District
  • Older than 97% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Salem 01970

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 01970.

Living area2,860 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 17 Becket St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDerby Street/Waterfront DistrictSalem 01970Essex County
Living areabigger than2,860 ft²91% of homes88% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac88% of homes81% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than185039% of homes11% of homes3% of homes

About 17 Becket St

How big is 17 Becket St, Salem, MA?

17 Becket St, Salem, MA has 3 bathrooms, 2,860 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 17 Becket St, Salem, MA built?

17 Becket St, Salem, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 17 Becket St, Salem, MA?

17 Becket St, Salem, MA is assigned to Salem Preparatory High School (high); Carlton (elementary), rated C; Saltonstall School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Becket St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is bigger than 88% of them (2,860 ft² against a typical 1,659 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1850 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Becket St, Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Becket St, Salem, MA was $8,439. The county assessed it at $744,200.

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