Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 Hillside Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,259 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $497,500 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,458 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:15 L:0405 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:15 L:0405 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,259 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,476 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | 618R BOSTON ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 405 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · APN SALE M:15 L:0405
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HILLSIDE AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MSA LENDING LLC |
| Jun 01, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MSA MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 01, 2018 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 HILLSIDE AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1905 |
| Document Number | 625089 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 625089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 HILLSIDE AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1905 |
| Document Number | 625090 |
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| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 625090 |
| Name | MSA LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 01, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5 HILLSIDE AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1905 |
| Document Number | 0000593136 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 593136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 47 TURNER ST SALEM MA 019705618, SALEM, MA 01970-5618 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5 HILLSIDE AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1905 |
| Document Number | 0000589993 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 589993 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,910.64 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 HILLSIDE AVE SALEM MA 019701905, SALEM, MA 01970-1905 |
| Document Number | 589994 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 589994 |
| Name | MSA MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2048 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,458.00 (+0.36%) | $569,500 (+2.83%) Land $201,200 Building $368,300 | $593,940 |
| 2024 | $6,435.00 (+3.39%) | $553,800 (+11.32%) Land $201,200 Building $352,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,224.00 | $497,500 Land $184,200 Building $313,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), as of July 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 432 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3258000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 44,480 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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