Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,721 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,549 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Refinance Jul 2023 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:23 L:0200 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:23 L:0200 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,490 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,721 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 PRESTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 200 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 204102 |
5 Preston Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2023.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 PRESTON RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FUNDING SOLUTION INC |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FUNDING SOLUTION INC |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage REAL EST PROP SVCS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041667-503 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 PRESTON RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041729-261 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41729/261 |
| Instrument | 20230825000760 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5 PRESTON RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4406 |
| Document Number | 041667-503 |
| Book / Page | 41667 / 503 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230718003990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 PRESTON RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4406 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 PRESTON RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40438-145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40438/145 |
| Instrument | 20211101002070 |
| Name | FUNDING SOLUTION INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 PRESTON RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40143-584 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40143/584 |
| Instrument | 20210803003900 |
| Name | FUNDING SOLUTION INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 5 PRESTON RD, SALEM, MA 01970-4406 |
| Document Number | 37238-599 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 7 ORDWAY ST SALEM MA 01970, SALEM, MA 01970 |
| Document Number | 37238-599 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 037238/000599 |
| Instrument | 1224000730 |
| Name | REAL EST PROP SVCS LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Preston Rd was $7,549, up 2.9% 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 | $7,549.00 (+2.86%) | $700,300 (+8.2%) Land $237,800 Building $454,300 | $656,549 (-9.71%) |
| 2025 | $7,339.00 (+2.26%) | $647,200 (+4.79%) Land $222,200 Building $425,000 | $727,130 |
| 2024 | $7,177.00 (+2.87%) | $617,600 (+10.74%) Land $209,600 Building $408,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,977.00 | $557,700 Land $190,900 Building $366,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Preston Rd 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 July 10, 2026 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · other causes |
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.
The area around 5 Preston Rd 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 355 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 |
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