Salem County and Salem City property record for 5 Hancock St, Salem, NJ 08079
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 780 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,849 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,968 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00002-0000-00010-03 |
| Primary APN | 13-00002-0000-00010-03 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,849 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 13000020000000103 |
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| Street Address | 5 HANCOCK ST |
| City | SALEM |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08079-1017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.3 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 21900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Market Street Historic District listed 1975 · 44 contributing resources · NRIS 75001157 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5 Hancock St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2002.
Source: Salem County and Salem City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 ROUTE 45, SALEM, NJ 08079-2023 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200259498 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1118 / 171 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011180168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM NJ |
| Property Address | 5 HANCOCK ST, SALEM, NJ 08079-1017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 239 ROUTE 45, SALEM, NJ 08079-2023 |
| Document Number | 0047391712 |
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| Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Book Page | 4739/1712 |
| Instrument | 2025007749 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Hancock St was $2,968, up 5% from the year before.
Source: Salem County and Salem City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem County |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,400 (-) Land $7,200 Building $27,200 | $34,400 (-) Land $7,200 Building $27,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,968.00 (+4.95%) | $34,400 Land $7,200 Building $27,200 | $34,400 Land $7,200 Building $27,200 |
| 2024 | $2,828.00 | ||
| 2023 | $34,400 Land $7,200 Building $27,200 | $34,400 Land $7,200 Building $27,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,585.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Hancock St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 27, 2016 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · river or lake 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 risk around 5 Hancock St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - SALEM CITY private · serves 4,794 people · EPA ID NJ1712001 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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