Essex County and Salem City property record for 20 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,391 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,205 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $479,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,758 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:31 L:0252 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:31 L:0252 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,391 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,865 sqft |
| Basement Area | 687 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 687 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,205 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 20 SUNSET RD |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 252 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 204102 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SUNSET RD, SALEM, MA 01970-5345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37876 / 553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 SUNSET RD, SALEM, MA 01970-5345 |
| Document Number | 37876-553 |
| Book / Page | 37876 / 553 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190926002580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 SUNSET RD, SALEM, MA 01970-5345 |
| Document Number | 190926002590 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190926002590 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $7,758.00 (+1.99%) | $719,700 (+7.29%) Land $283,900 Building $435,800 | $720,916 (+15.47%) |
| 2025 | $7,607.00 (+8.49%) | $670,800 (+11.17%) Land $271,600 Building $399,200 | $624,340 |
| 2024 | $7,012.00 (+11.48%) | $603,400 (+20.01%) Land $271,600 Building $331,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,290.00 | $502,800 Land $212,400 Building $290,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · other causes |
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.
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.
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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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