Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 Bradford St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,463 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $352,500 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,402 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:17 L:0029 S:801 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:17 L:0029 S:801 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,463 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 642 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 642 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 5,650 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 BRADFORD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
5 Bradford St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BRADFORD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34814 / 567 |
| Transfer Doc | 034814-567 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 BRADFORD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1503 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042763-166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42763/166 |
| Instrument | 20250610000300 |
| Name | CAPITAL ONE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Bradford St was $6,402, up 1% 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 | $6,402.00 (+0.98%) | $593,900 (+6.22%) Building $593,300 | $605,191 |
| 2025 | $6,340.00 (+1.29%) | $559,100 (+3.81%) Building $559,100 | |
| 2024 | $6,259.00 (+1.77%) | $538,600 (+9.56%) Building $538,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,150.00 | $491,600 Building $491,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Bradford 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 | 1 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 5 Bradford 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 |
|---|
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 867 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.
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