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256 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 256 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details20 bd · 29 ba · 25,880 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.193 acres (8,398 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,350,000 (Aug 2020)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Refinance
Aug 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:34 L:0285

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:34 L:0285

Interior

Bedrooms20 Beds
Full Baths29 Baths
Half Baths4 Half Baths
Total Rooms68 Rooms
Units25 Units
Stories4 Stories
Building Area25,880 sqft Total Area
Gross Area32,950 sqft
Basement Area6,470 sqft
Unfinished Basement6,470 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeSteel Frame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area8,398 sqft (0.193 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address256 WASHINGTON ST
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-3641
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Lot Number285
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract204200

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address39 DODGE ST, 312, BEVERLY, MA 01915-1735
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
CBRE CAPITAL MARKETS INC
Aug 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 4, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page38850 / 66
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Property Address256 WASHINGTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3641
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number39353-396
DateDec 29, 2020
Book Page39353/396
Instrument20201229003440
Lender
NameCBRE CAPITAL MARKETS INC
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueJan 1, 2041

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateAug 21, 2020
Property Address256 WASHINGTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3641
Document Number38850-66
Book / Page038850 / 000066
Instrument DateAug 19, 2020
Instrument21006180
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$24,396.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address37 WINCHESTER ST BOSTON MA 021165305, BOSTON, MA 02116-5305

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictSalem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,076,300 (+10.87%) Land $2,334,500 Building $3,741,800$6,370,320
2024$5,480,500 (+3.85%) Land $2,117,000 Building $3,363,500
2023$5,277,500 Land $1,914,000 Building $3,363,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State InspectionDec 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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