Essex County and Salem City property record for 17 Read St, #B, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,471 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,253 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Refinance Nov 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:23 L:0018 S:804 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:23 L:0018 S:804 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,471 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,295 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 READ ST, B |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | READ STREET CONDO |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
17 Read St, #B is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 READ ST, B, SALEM, MA 01970-2817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EASTERN BANK |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EASTERN BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32717 / 153 |
| Transfer Doc | 032717-153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 17 READ ST # B, B, SALEM, MA 01970-2817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38152-445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 38152/445 |
| Instrument | 20191227003270 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 17 READ ST # B, B, SALEM, MA 01970-2817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39191-82 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39191/82 |
| Instrument | 20201117003730 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Read St, #B was $4,253, down 4.7% 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 | $4,253.00 (-4.66%) | $394,500 (+0.28%) Building $394,500 | $442,057 (+8.85%) |
| 2025 | $4,461.00 (+2.11%) | $393,400 (+4.63%) Building $393,400 | $406,125 |
| 2024 | $4,369.00 (-0.57%) | $376,000 (+7.06%) Building $376,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,394.00 | $351,200 Building $351,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Read St, #B 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 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Read St, #B 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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