Essex County and Salem City property record for 31R Boston St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 0.5 ba · 3,865 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,512 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $899,500 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $18,344 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0058 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0058 |
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| Full Baths | 0.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,865 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,512 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 31R BOSTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2103 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
31R Boston St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 BOSTON ST, R, SALEM, MA 01970-2103 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BAY COLONY DEVELOPMENT CORP |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BERKSHIRE BANK |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20224110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40824 / 388 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 31R BOSTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2103 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040824-438 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40824/438 |
| Instrument | 20220329004170 |
| Name | BAY COLONY DEVELOPMENT CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 31R BOSTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2103 |
| Document Number | 040824-388 |
| Book / Page | 40824 / 388 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220329004110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 BOSTON ST # R, R, SALEM, MA 01970-2103 |
| Document Number | 220329004130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220329004130 |
| Name | BERKSHIRE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 040824-415 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40824/415 |
| Instrument | 20220329004150 |
| Name | BERKSHIRE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 31R BOSTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2103 |
| Document Number | 040706-134 |
| Book / Page | 40706 / 134 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220204001640 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 BOSTON ST # R, R, SALEM, MA 01970-2103 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31R Boston St was $18,344, up 5.3% 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 | $18,344.00 (+5.29%) | $838,000 (+8.8%) Land $583,700 Building $233,000 |
| 2025 | $17,422.00 (+6.77%) | $770,200 (+11.82%) Land $540,500 Building $229,700 |
| 2024 | $16,318.00 (+7.16%) | $688,800 (+14.21%) Land $490,000 Building $198,800 |
| 2023 | $15,228.00 | $603,100 Land $468,400 Building $134,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 31R Boston 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 | 14 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 31R Boston 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 601 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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