45 Washington Sq, #1, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 45 Washington Sq, #1, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 940 sqft · built 1872
Lot Size	0.068 acres (2,971 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$459,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill	$5,125 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:35 L:0077 S:801`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:35 L:0077 S:801`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	940 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1872
Effective Year Built	Effective 1872
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	2,971 sqft (0.068 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	45 WASHINGTON SQ, 1
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-4056
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Lot Number	77
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	204400

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Salem Common Historic District listed 1976 · 263 contributing resources · NRIS 76000303

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

Owner

45 Washington Sq, #1 is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	45 WASHINGTON SQ, 1, SALEM, MA 01970-4056
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 1, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Jan 20, 2023	Condominium Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 20, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 20, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 30, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20232900
Deed Book / Page	41408 / 176
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	45 WASHINGTON SQ # 1, 1, SALEM, MA 01970-4056
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	041593-288
Date	Jun 1, 2023
Book Page	41593/288
Instrument	20230601002470

Lender

Name	INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

January 2023: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Condominium Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Jan 20, 2023
Property Address	45 WASHINGTON SQ # 1, 1, SALEM, MA 01970-4056
Document Number	041408-176
Book / Page	41408 / 176
Instrument Date	Jan 17, 2023
Instrument	20230120002900
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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	45 WASHINGTON SQ # 1, 1, SALEM, MA 01970-4056

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 45 Washington Sq, #1 was $5,125, down 0.3% from the year before.

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	$5,125.00 (-0.25%)	$475,400 (+4.92%) Building $475,400	$477,176 (-8.39%)
2025	$5,138.00 (-4.62%)	$453,100 (-2.26%) Building $453,100	$520,885
2024	$5,387.00 (-3.34%)	$463,600 (+4.06%) Building $463,600
2023	$5,573.00	$445,500 Building $445,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 45 Washington Sq, #1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 17 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies	26 units insured incl. 9 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1982–2006)
Most Recent Claim	May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

The area around 45 Washington Sq, #1 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

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 638 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: T-Mobile.

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