Essex County and Salem City property record for 26 High St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,577 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,367 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $9,670 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0581 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0581 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,577 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,658 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,610 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,610 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,367 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 26 HIGH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3375 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 581 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
26 High St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 SCHOOL ST, 3, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3327 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 26 HIGH ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3375 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40340-416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40340/416 |
| Instrument | 20211001003890 |
| Name | WEBSTER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2031 |
| Index | Other |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 High St was $9,670, up 1.5% 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 | $9,670.00 (+1.5%) | $897,000 (+6.77%) Land $205,900 Building $690,400 |
| 2025 | $9,527.00 (+12.49%) | $840,100 (+15.27%) Land $172,600 Building $667,500 |
| 2024 | $8,469.00 (+3.07%) | $728,800 (+10.96%) Land $163,500 Building $565,300 |
| 2023 | $8,217.00 | $656,800 Land $151,400 Building $505,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 26 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 units insured incl. 2 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.
The area around 26 High 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 |
|---|
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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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