Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 Barton Sq, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 16 bd · 16 ba · 11,546 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.318 acres (13,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,013,000 (Dec 1982) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:35 L:0003 S:802 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:35 L:0003 S:802 |
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| Bedrooms | 16 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 16 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 32 Rooms |
| Units | 16 Units |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 11,546 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 13,848 sqft (0.318 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 BARTON SQ |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3322 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Downtown Salem District listed 1983 · 31 contributing resources · NRIS 83003969 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 CHARTER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3656 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7015 / 753 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,340,400 (+6.16%) Land $460,900 Building $1,879,500 |
| 2025 | $2,204,700 (+12.48%) Land $426,800 Building $1,777,900 |
| 2024 | $1,960,000 (+0.87%) Land $386,900 Building $1,573,100 |
| 2023 | $1,943,000 Land $369,900 Building $1,573,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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.
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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