Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 King St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,734 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,759 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:27 L:0153 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:27 L:0153 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,734 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,082 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,221 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,221 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,848 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 KING ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 153 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 ESSEX ST, 2L, SALEM, MA 01970-5285 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 27896 / 158 |
| Transfer Doc | 27603-71 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 KING ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1610 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040006-52 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40006/52 |
| Instrument | 20210622005580 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
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 | $7,759.00 (+4.41%) | $719,800 (+9.84%) Land $227,100 Building $485,300 | $713,787 |
| 2025 | $7,431.00 (+4.66%) | $655,300 (+7.25%) Land $204,400 Building $450,900 | |
| 2024 | $7,100.00 (+3.45%) | $611,000 (+11.37%) Land $194,300 Building $416,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,863.00 | $548,600 Land $179,300 Building $369,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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