Essex County and Salem City property record for 23 Lee St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,569 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,061 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:27 L:0493 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:27 L:0493 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,569 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,031 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 675 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 23 LEE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 493 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
23 Lee St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 LEE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023880 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41627 / 171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 23 LEE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2421 |
| Document Number | 041627-171 |
| Book / Page | 41627 / 171 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230623000880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 23 LEE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2421 |
| Document Number | 230623000890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230623000890 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Lee St was $7,061, up 7% 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 | $7,061.00 (+7%) | $655,000 (+12.56%) Land $234,000 Building $413,900 | $669,302 (-4.75%) |
| 2025 | $6,599.00 (+0.3%) | $581,900 (+2.77%) Land $201,000 Building $380,900 | $702,715 |
| 2024 | $6,579.00 (+6.16%) | $566,200 (+14.29%) Land $201,000 Building $365,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,197.00 | $495,400 Land $183,000 Building $312,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Lee St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 in force |
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 23 Lee St 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 291 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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