Essex County and Salem City property record for 21 Washington Sq, #1, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Condominium |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,345 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,438 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,590 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:35 L:0161 S:801 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:35 L:0161 S:801 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,345 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 530 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 530 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,438 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 21 WASHINGTON SQ, 1 |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 204400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Salem Common Historic District listed 1976 · 263 contributing resources · NRIS 76000303 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
21 Washington Sq, #1 is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 WASHINGTON SQ, 1, SALEM, MA 01970-4056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Washington Sq, #1 was $11,590, up 0.9% 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 | $11,590.00 (+0.93%) | $1,075,100 (+6.17%) Building $1,068,800 | $951,593 (+0.39%) |
| 2025 | $11,483.00 (+0.62%) | $1,012,600 (+3.11%) Building $1,012,600 | $947,910 |
| 2024 | $11,412.00 (+1.91%) | $982,100 (+9.72%) Building $982,100 | |
| 2023 | $11,198.00 | $895,100 Building $895,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Washington Sq, #1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · 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 21 Washington Sq, #1 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 638 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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