Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 Phelps St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,330 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,575 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $10,097 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage May 2018 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0316 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0316 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,330 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,697 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,329 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,329 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,575 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 PHELPS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 316 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
5 Phelps St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 1999.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 PHELPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PHH US MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| May 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15695 / 124 |
| Transfer Doc | 36691-18 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 PHELPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36472-553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36472/553 |
| Instrument | 180116004040 |
| Name | PHH US MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 PHELPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36696-589 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36696/589 |
| Instrument | 180507000070 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5 PHELPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3018 |
| Document Number | 36691-18 |
| Book / Page | 036691 / 000018 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2003570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 5 PHELPS ST SALEM MA 019703018, SALEM, MA 01970-3018 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 PHELPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3018 |
| Document Number | 36390-150 |
| Book / Page | 036390 / 000150 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1712081590 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 PHELPS ST SALEM MA 019703018, SALEM, MA 01970-3018 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Phelps St was $10,097, up 4.3% 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 | $10,097.00 (+4.33%) | $936,600 (+9.75%) Land $242,700 Building $693,300 | $909,365 |
| 2025 | $9,678.00 (+8.47%) | $853,400 (+11.15%) Land $218,400 Building $635,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,922.00 (+2.59%) | $767,800 (+10.44%) Land $207,500 Building $560,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,697.00 | $695,200 Land $191,600 Building $503,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Phelps St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5 Phelps 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 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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