Essex County and Salem City property record for 26 Phillips St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,930 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $492,500 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,577 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:16 L:0256 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:16 L:0256 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,930 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,794 sqft |
| Basement Area | 965 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 965 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 26 PHILLIPS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 256 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
26 Phillips St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 450 LORING AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4214 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241380 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42174 / 342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 042174-342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 26 PHILLIPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1538 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042899-383 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42899/383 |
| Instrument | 20250820002480 |
| Name | ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Phillips St was $8,577, up 59.7% 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 | $8,577.00 (+59.69%) | $795,600 (+67.99%) Land $228,000 Building $561,200 | $711,834 |
| 2025 | $5,371.00 (-17.09%) | $473,600 (-15.05%) Land $205,200 Building $268,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,478.00 (+3.17%) | $557,500 (+11.08%) Land $195,000 Building $362,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,279.00 | $501,900 Land $180,000 Building $321,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Phillips 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 | 1 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 risk around 26 Phillips St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 867 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.
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