5 Rice St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 Rice St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 931 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size	0.073 acres (3,180 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$516,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$5,847 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Refinance Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:36 L:0195`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:36 L:0195`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	931 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,591 sqft
Basement Area	570 sqft
Unfinished Basement	570 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1870
Effective Year Built	Effective 1870
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,180 sqft (0.073 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5 RICE ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-2619
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Lot Number	195
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	204500

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5 RICE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2619
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Nov 15, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SAVINGS BANK TRUST
Mar 16, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Sep 5, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST BANK INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 30, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	41860 / 304
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	5 RICE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2619
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	039653-114
Date	Mar 16, 2021
Book Page	39653/114
Instrument	20210316005470

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2036

November 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2023
Property Address	5 RICE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2619
Document Number	041860-304
Book / Page	41860 / 304
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2023
Instrument	20231115002600
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 8, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5 RICE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2619

Mortgage

Document Number	231115002610
Date	Nov 15, 2023
Instrument	231115002610

Lender

Name	SAVINGS BANK TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2021
Property Address	5 RICE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2619
Document Number	039653-112
Book / Page	39653 / 112
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2021
Instrument	20210316005460
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5 RICE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2619

Mortgage

Document Number	039653-114
Date	Mar 16, 2021
Book Page	39653/114
Instrument	20210316005470

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2036

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	5 RICE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2619
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 3, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	36155-416
Date	Sep 5, 2017
Book Page	36155/416
Instrument	358

Lender

Name	FIRST BANK INC

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,847.00 (+7.9%)	$542,400 (+13.5%) Land $194,700 Building $337,500	$524,308 (-5.19%)
2025	$5,419.00 (+54.74%)	$477,900 (+58.56%) Land $163,200 Building $314,700	$552,995
2024	$3,502.00 (+4.6%)	$301,400 (+12.63%) Land $154,600 Building $146,800
2023	$3,348.00	$267,600 Land $143,200 Building $124,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 Record median of 43 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies	48 units insured incl. 5 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	21 (1982–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	4 of 21
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: Verizon.

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