47 Washington Sq, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 47 Washington Sq, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	1.5 ba · 1,990 sqft · built 1834
Lot Size	0.1 acres (4,360 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$435,000 (Feb 2009)
Tax Bill	$8,598 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Transfer Jan 2021 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:35 L:0075 S:801`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:35 L:0075 S:801`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,990 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,814 sqft
Basement Area	824 sqft
Unfinished Basement	824 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1834
Effective Year Built	Effective 1834
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,360 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	47 WASHINGTON SQ
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-4056
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Subdivision	47-49 WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTH
Legal Lot Number	75
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

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	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	47 WASHINGTON SQ, SALEM, MA 01970-4056
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 21, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jan 20, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 4, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 4, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 26, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	28299 / 566
Last Transfer Date	Apr 8, 2022
Transfer Doc	040879-200
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2022
Property Address	47 WASHINGTON SQ, SALEM, MA 01970-4056
Document Number	040879-200
Book / Page	40879 / 200
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2022
Instrument	20220421000820
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 6, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	47 WASHINGTON SQ # 49, 49, SALEM, MA 01970-4056

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	47 WASHINGTON SQ, SALEM, MA 01970-4056
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	39433-327
Date	Jan 20, 2021
Book Page	39433/327
Instrument	20210120005050

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

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	$8,598.00 (+0.89%)	$797,600 (+6.13%) Building $797,600	$742,331 (-7.89%)
2025	$8,522.00 (+1.3%)	$751,500 (+3.8%) Building $751,500	$805,885
2024	$8,413.00 (+2.11%)	$724,000 (+9.93%) Building $724,000
2023	$8,239.00	$658,600 Building $658,600

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record 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

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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