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51 Washington Sq, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 51 Washington Sq, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,561 sqft · built 1850
Lot Size0.156 acres (6,782 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on Record
Last Sale$459,000 (Oct 2004)
Tax Bill$9,435 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:35 L:0076 S:801

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:35 L:0076 S:801

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,561 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,393 sqft
Basement Area832 sqft
Unfinished Basement832 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1850
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1850
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,782 sqft (0.156 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address51 WASHINGTON SQ
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-4056
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Lot Number76
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract204400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Salem Common Historic District
listed 1976 · 263 contributing resources · NRIS 76000303

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 RecordTrust Name on Record
Mailing Address51 WASHINGTON SQ, SALEM, MA 01970-4056
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 1, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 1, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 26, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page23456 / 292
Last Transfer DateJan 12, 2022
Transfer Doc040654-241
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateJan 13, 2022
Property Address51 WASHINGTON SQ, SALEM, MA 01970-4056
Document Number040654-241
Book / Page40654 / 241
Instrument DateJan 12, 2022
Instrument20220113003820
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictSalem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,435.00 (-4.28%)$875,200 (+0.69%) Building $875,200$830,836 (-1.37%)
2025$9,857.00 (+2.19%)$869,200 (+4.71%) Building $869,200$842,365
2024$9,646.00 (+0.69%)$830,100 (+8.4%) Building $830,100
2023$9,580.00$765,800 Building $765,800

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 17 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies26 units insured
incl. 9 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1982–2006)
Most Recent ClaimMay 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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 RiskNot 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 SystemSALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State InspectionDec 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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