Essex County and Salem City property record for 21 Parallel St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.926 acres (40,319 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $349,900 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $7,122 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SALE M:23 L:0228 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:23 L:0228 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,190 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 422 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,319 sqft (0.926 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 21 PARALLEL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Lot Number | 228 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 204102 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 PARALLEL ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WAKEFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 25706 / 484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 21 PARALLEL ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37075-562 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 37075/562 |
| Instrument | 181012000210 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 21 PARALLEL ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2945 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39388-552 |
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| Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39388/552 |
| Instrument | 20210108001860 |
| Name | WAKEFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2031 |
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 | $7,122.00 (+14.82%) | $660,700 (+20.79%) Land $243,100 Building $417,600 | $689,090 (+22.11%) |
| 2025 | $6,203.00 (-0.4%) | $547,000 (+2.05%) Land $219,400 Building $327,600 | $564,300 |
| 2024 | $6,228.00 (+2.1%) | $536,000 (+9.93%) Land $208,400 Building $327,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,100.00 | $487,600 Land $193,300 Building $294,300 |
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 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 |
| 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 |
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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 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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