4 Purchase St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,201 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,152 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$630,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,349 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Line of Credit Aug 2020 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:16 L:0112`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:16 L:0112`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,201 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,739 sqft
Basement Area	1,153 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,153 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,152 sqft (0.21 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4 PURCHASE ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-1317
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Lot Number	112
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	204702

Owner

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 Record
Mailing Address	4 PURCHASE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1317
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 16, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK
Aug 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jul 30, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	40134 / 121
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	4 PURCHASE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1317
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	042068-186
Date	Apr 16, 2024
Book Page	42068/186
Instrument	20240416000540

Lender

Name	EASTERN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	4 PURCHASE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1317
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	038862-142
Date	Aug 26, 2020
Book Page	38862/142
Instrument	20200826000230

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

July 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2021
Property Address	4 PURCHASE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1317
Document Number	040134-121
Book / Page	40134 / 121
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4 PURCHASE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1317

Mortgage

Document Number	0040134124
Date	Jul 30, 2021
Instrument	40134/124

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,349.00 (+4.72%)	$774,500 (+10.16%) Land $251,700 Building $520,100	$752,758
2025	$7,973.00 (+4.58%)	$703,100 (+7.16%) Land $226,500 Building $476,600
2024	$7,624.00 (+2.39%)	$656,100 (+10.23%) Land $215,200 Building $440,900
2023	$7,446.00	$595,200 Land $198,700 Building $396,500

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 598 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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.

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