Essex County and Salem City property record for 5 West Cir, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,682 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $612,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,841 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:32 L:0266 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:32 L:0266 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,682 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,483 sqft |
| Basement Area | 752 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 752 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,970 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 WEST CIR |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 266 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
5 West Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 WEST CIR, SALEM, MA 01970-5429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39664 / 560 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 WEST CIR, SALEM, MA 01970-5429 |
| Document Number | 039664-560 |
| Book / Page | 39664 / 560 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 WEST CIR, SALEM, MA 01970-5429 |
| Document Number | 0039664562 |
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| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 39664/562 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 WEST CIR, SALEM, MA 01970-5429 |
| Document Number | 36072-349 |
| Book / Page | 36072 / 349 |
| Instrument | 303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $45.74 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 WEST CIR, SALEM, MA 01970-5429 |
| Document Number | 36072-351 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36072/351 |
| Instrument | 304 |
| Name | MEMBERS MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 West Cir was $7,841, up 5.3% 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 | $7,841.00 (+5.28%) | $727,400 (+10.75%) Land $227,800 Building $489,200 | $783,267 (+2.22%) |
| 2025 | $7,448.00 (+3.34%) | $656,800 (+5.9%) Land $205,000 Building $451,800 | $766,270 |
| 2024 | $7,207.00 (+2.14%) | $620,200 (+9.96%) Land $194,900 Building $425,300 | |
| 2023 | $7,056.00 | $564,000 Land $179,900 Building $384,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 West Cir 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 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 5 West Cir is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 44 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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