Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 Howard St, Salem, MA 01970 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
| Square Footage | 1,883 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,698 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,087.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | SALE M:35 L:0187 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,883 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,911 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 738 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 738 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,698 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 5 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3812 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 187 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Minor Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · APN SALE M:35 L:0187
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HOWARD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| May 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 34863 / 521 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042511-455 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 HOWARD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042278-223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42278/223 |
| Instrument | 20240819000380 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 HOWARD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040420-151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40420/151 |
| Instrument | 20211027002270 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 HOWARD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 40420-151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40420/151 |
| Instrument | 20211027002270 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 HOWARD ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38545-477 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38545/477 |
| Instrument | 20200526001290 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2035 |
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 | $8,087.00 (+3.15%) | $713,100 (+5.69%) Land $198,500 Building $514,600 | $790,970 |
| 2024 | $7,840.00 (+2.82%) | $674,700 (+10.7%) Land $188,700 Building $486,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,625.00 | $609,500 Land $174,200 Building $435,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), updated July 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Salem Common Historic District listed 1976 · 263 contributing resources · NRIS 76000303 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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