Essex County and Salem City property record for 23 Hancock St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.051 acres (2,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $319,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,516 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:33 L:0245 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:33 L:0245 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,943 sqft |
| Basement Area | 694 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 694 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,204 sqft (0.051 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 23 HANCOCK ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 245 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
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 | 23 HANCOCK ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 24001 / 104 |
| Transfer Doc | 1155000553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,516.00 (+8.05%) | $511,700 (+13.66%) Land $189,700 Building $319,700 | $517,970 (-2.86%) |
| 2025 | $5,105.00 (+3.55%) | $450,200 (+6.1%) Land $159,100 Building $291,100 | $533,235 |
| 2024 | $4,930.00 (+4.67%) | $424,300 (+12.7%) Land $150,700 Building $273,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,710.00 | $376,500 Land $139,500 Building $237,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
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 810 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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