Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 May St, #B, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 810 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $402,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,887 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0041 S:804 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0041 S:804 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 810 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,760 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 MAY ST, B |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
12 May St, #B is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 MAY ST, 12B, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HUNT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 42887 / 121 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 042887-121 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 12 MAY ST # B, B, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Document Number | 042887-121 |
| Book / Page | 42887 / 121 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250814000900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 12 MAY ST # 12B, 12B, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12 MAY ST # B, B, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Document Number | 039828-376 |
| Book / Page | 39828 / 376 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 MAY ST # 12B, 12B, SALEM, MA 01970-2101 |
| Document Number | 0039828380 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 39828/380 |
| Name | HUNT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 May St, #B was $3,887, down 1% 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 | $3,887.00 (-1.02%) | $360,600 (+4.13%) Building $360,600 | $393,821 (+4.16%) |
| 2025 | $3,927.00 (+2.08%) | $346,300 (+4.59%) Building $346,300 | $378,100 |
| 2024 | $3,847.00 (+3.47%) | $331,100 (+11.41%) Building $331,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,718.00 | $297,200 Building $297,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 May St, #B in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 12 May St, #B 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 |
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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 601 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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