Essex County and Salem City property record for 259 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,938 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.597 acres (26,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $34,963 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:08 L:0025 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:08 L:0025 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,938 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,586 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,001 sqft (0.597 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 259 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1843 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
259 Highland Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2006.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 822 LEXINGTON ST, WALTHAM, MA 02452-4848 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 259 HIGHLAND AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1843 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37470-47 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37470/47 |
| Instrument | 20190429001550 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Highland Ave was $34,963, down 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,963.00 (-0.87%) | $1,597,200 (+2.43%) Land $899,000 Building $641,400 |
| 2025 | $35,271.00 (+5.03%) | $1,559,300 (+1%) Land $899,000 Building $660,300 |
| 2024 | $33,581.00 (-8.5%) | $1,417,500 (-2.48%) Land $813,000 Building $604,500 |
| 2023 | $36,701.00 | $1,453,500 Land $773,900 Building $679,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 259 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2006–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Highland Ave 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 156 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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