Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 Dearborn St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,514 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,495 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,821 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:27 L:0255 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:27 L:0255 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,514 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,495 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 DEARBORN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 255 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
5 Dearborn St is held in a trust since July 2005.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 UPHAM ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2454 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 24537 / 253 |
| Transfer Doc | 24537-251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Dearborn St was $6,821, up 5.3% 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 | $6,821.00 (+5.34%) | $632,700 (+10.81%) Land $225,100 Building $403,300 | $602,044 (-5.86%) |
| 2025 | $6,475.00 (+3.29%) | $571,000 (+5.84%) Land $202,600 Building $368,400 | $639,540 |
| 2024 | $6,269.00 (+3.47%) | $539,500 (+11.4%) Land $192,500 Building $347,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,059.00 | $484,300 Land $177,700 Building $306,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Dearborn 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 | 6 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 Dearborn 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 |
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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 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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