Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 Valley St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,880 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,923 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:14 L:0239 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:14 L:0239 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,752 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,880 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 VALLEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 239 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
5 Valley St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2006.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 VALLEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 25777 / 520 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Valley St was $5,923, up 2.7% 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 | $5,923.00 (+2.67%) | $549,400 (+8%) Land $244,400 Building $305,000 | $579,035 (+8.45%) |
| 2025 | $5,769.00 (+0.21%) | $508,700 (+2.68%) Land $228,300 Building $280,400 | $533,900 |
| 2024 | $5,757.00 (+6.04%) | $495,400 (+14.15%) Land $215,500 Building $279,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,429.00 | $434,000 Land $196,200 Building $237,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Valley 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 Valley 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 |
|---|
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 131 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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