52 School St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 52 School St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	7 bd · 6 ba · 5,013 sqft · built 1850
Lot Size	0.338 acres (14,702 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,000,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill	$13,120 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Mortgage Nov 2021 Refinance + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:27 L:0004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:27 L:0004`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	6 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	14 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	5,013 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	7,457 sqft
Basement Area	1,631 sqft
Unfinished Basement	815 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1850
Effective Year Built	Effective 1850
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	14,702 sqft (0.338 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	52 SCHOOL ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-2359
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5008
Census Tract	204600

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	300 N STATE ST, 3625, CHICAGO, IL 60654-3032
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 26, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA
Nov 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MSA LENDING LLC
Dec 14, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance HANSCOM FCU
Jun 27, 2024	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC
Nov 23, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 3, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 3, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 27, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	42203 / 148
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	52 SCHOOL ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2359
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 13, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	043094-402
Date	Nov 26, 2025
Book Page	43094/402
Instrument	20251126000740

Lender

Name	CITIBANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2055

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.38%
Type Change Date	Dec 1, 2030
Index	Other

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	52 SCHOOL ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2359
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	040439-490
Date	Nov 1, 2021
Book Page	40439/490
Instrument	20211101003690

Lender

Name	MSA LENDING LLC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2041

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	52 SCHOOL ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2359
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	041350-188
Date	Dec 14, 2022
Book Page	41350/188
Instrument	20221214000720

Lender

Name	HANSCOM FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Jun 27, 2024
Property Address	52 SCHOOL ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2359
Document Number	042189-107
Book / Page	42189 / 107
Instrument Date	Jun 20, 2024
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026

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	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	52 SCHOOL ST # 1, 1, SALEM, MA 01970-2359

Mortgage

Document Number	0042189112
Date	Jun 27, 2024
Instrument	42189/112

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2054

November 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Nov 23, 2022
Property Address	52 SCHOOL ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2359
Document Number	041317-462
Book / Page	41317 / 462
Instrument Date	Nov 9, 2022
Instrument	20221123000140
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 18, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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
Address	22 HAWTHORNE BLVD, SALEM, MA 01970-3731

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
2025	$13,120.00 (+101.04%)	$1,157,000 (+106.02%) Land $242,200 Building $914,800
2024	$6,526.00 (+11.06%)	$561,600 (+19.57%) Land $230,200 Building $331,400
2023	$5,876.00	$469,700 Land $212,500 Building $257,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

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 867 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: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.

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