Essex County and Salem City property record for 4 Porter St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,873 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,900 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,067 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:34 L:0266 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:34 L:0266 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,598 sqft |
| Basement Area | 636 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 636 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 1,873 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4 PORTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 266 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
4 Porter St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 PORTER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14578 / 327 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041773-73 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4 PORTER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4822 |
| Document Number | 0041773-73 |
| Book / Page | 41773 / 73 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230922000690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 GREEN ST, LYNN, MA 01902-3036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Porter St was $5,067, up 8.2% 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 | $5,067.00 (+8.25%) | $470,000 (+13.86%) Land $188,000 Building $282,000 | $484,190 (+8.3%) |
| 2025 | $4,681.00 (+3.56%) | $412,800 (+6.12%) Land $157,600 Building $255,200 | $447,070 |
| 2024 | $4,520.00 (+4.97%) | $389,000 (+13.02%) Land $149,300 Building $239,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,306.00 | $344,200 Land $138,300 Building $205,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Porter 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 | 4 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.
The area around 4 Porter 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 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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