4 Lathrop St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 4 Lathrop St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.048 acres (2,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$40,000 (Nov 1981)
Tax Bill$5,289 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APNSALE M:36 L:0338

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:36 L:0338

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,210 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,152 sqft
Basement Area520 sqft
Unfinished Basement520 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,100 sqft (0.048 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address4 LATHROP ST
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-4115
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeB4
Legal Lot Number338
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1017
Census Tract204500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Bridge Street Neck Historic District
listed 2002 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 02000790

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4 LATHROP ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4115
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 1, 1981 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 1, 1981 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page6884 / 387
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateSep 24, 2018
Property Address4 LATHROP ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4115
Document Number37031-312
Book / Page037031 / 000312
Instrument DateAug 20, 2018
Instrument1809241110
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address4 LATHROP ST SALEM MA 019704115, SALEM, MA 01970-4115

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictSalem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,289.00 (+8.09%)$490,600 (+13.7%) Land $189,200 Building $300,900$513,840 (+4.8%)
2025$4,893.00 (+3.49%)$431,500 (+6.05%) Land $158,600 Building $272,900$490,295
2024$4,728.00 (+4.14%)$406,900 (+12.12%) Land $150,300 Building $256,600
2023$4,540.00$362,900 Land $139,100 Building $223,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation10.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 43 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies48 units insured
incl. 5 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims21 (1982–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 21
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State InspectionDec 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Verizon.

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