Essex County and Salem City property record for 259 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 0.5 ba · 648 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,775 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,878 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:32 L:0060 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:32 L:0060 |
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| Full Baths | 0.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 648 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,775 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 259 CANAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4501 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
259 Canal St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 75 HAVERHILL RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1008 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017474 |
| Deed Book / Page | 35830 / 54 |
| Transfer Doc | 35830-54 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 259 CANAL ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4501 |
| Document Number | 35830-54 |
| Book / Page | 035830 / 000054 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1704280474 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $775.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 386 RANTOUL ST #3 BEVERLY MA 019153236, 3, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3236 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Canal St was $7,878, up 4.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,878.00 (+4.25%) | $359,900 (+7.72%) Land $318,200 Building $33,900 |
| 2025 | $7,557.00 (+5.87%) | $334,100 (+10.89%) Land $296,400 Building $37,700 |
| 2024 | $7,138.00 (-1.26%) | $301,300 (+5.24%) Land $268,300 Building $33,000 |
| 2023 | $7,229.00 | $286,300 Land $255,800 Building $30,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 259 Canal St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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 259 Canal 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 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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