20 Franklin St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 20 Franklin St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Government / Public Use
Lot Size	5.5 acres (239,580 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`SALE M:27 L:0471`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:27 L:0471`

Exterior

Lot Area	239,580 sqft (5.5 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	20 FRANKLIN ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970
Property Category	Public Works
Property Type	Public Works > Government / Public Use
Local Zoning Code	RC
Legal Lot Number	471
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	204600

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	93 WASHINGTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3527
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Government

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 23, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Nov 23, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	20 FRANKLIN ST, SALEM, MA 01970
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	39212-119
Date	Nov 23, 2020
Book Page	39212/119
Instrument	20201123002640

Lender

Name	LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	20 FRANKLIN ST, SALEM, MA 01970
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	39212-128
Date	Nov 23, 2020
Book Page	39212/128
Instrument	20201123002650

Lender

Name	LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Assessed Value
2025	$1,193,900 (+6.83%) Land $1,176,800 Building $17,100
2024	$1,117,600 Land $1,100,500 Building $17,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	10.0 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1987–1993)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1993 · Blizzards, High Winds & Record Snowfall

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 472 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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