542 E School St, Salem, OH 44460 Property Records

Columbiana County property record for 542 E School St, Salem, OH 44460

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,432 sqft · built 1936
Lot Size0.067 acres (2,940 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$104,900 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill$1,059 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Mortgage
Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN51-01418.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN51-01418.000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,432 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area416 sqft
Upper Floors Area416 sqft
Basement Area416 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1936
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area2,940 sqft (0.067 acres)
Lot Dimensions84 ft deep x 35 ft wide
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area72 sqft
Patio Area311 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address542 E SCHOOL ST
CitySALEM
StateOH
Zip44460-1667
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionNWPT 75 S WAT 4TH & N PT36 S WAT 3RD 35'X84'
Legal SubdivisionWATERWORTHS
JurisdictionCOLUMBIANA OH
Township / Civil DivisionPERRY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract950600

Owner

Source: Columbiana County records, as of March 2, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address542 E SCHOOL ST, SALEM, OH 44460-1667
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 14, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Jan 26, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
RAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY
May 25, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 26, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 26, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 25, 2018
Deed Document Number104
Deed Book / Page2606 / 488
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOLUMBIANA OH
Property Address542 E SCHOOL ST, SALEM, OH 44460-1667
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 E SCHOOL ST, SALEM, OH 44460-1667

Mortgage

Document Number002775/656
DateOct 14, 2025
Book Page2775/656
Instrument2025-00010290
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term328 Months
DueFeb 1, 2053

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOLUMBIANA OH
Recording DateJan 26, 2023
Property Address542 E SCHOOL ST, SALEM, OH 44460-1667
Document Number002606/488
Book / Page2606 / 488
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 23&24
Instrument DateJan 26, 2023
Instrument2023-00000864
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2023
Title CompanyHERITAGE UNION TITLE COMPANY LIMITED, HERITAGE UNION TITLE CO LTD

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 E SCHOOL ST, SALEM, OH 44460-1667

Mortgage

Document Number202300000865
DateJan 26, 2023
Instrument2023-00000865
Lender
NameRAPID MORTGAGE COMPANY
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2053

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOLUMBIANA OH
Recording DateMay 25, 2018
Property Address542 E SCHOOL ST, SALEM, OH 44460-1667
Document Number002282/540
Book / Page2282 / 540
Instrument DateMay 24, 2018
Instrument180-00005325
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address795 MARLIN ST, EAST PALESTINE, OH 44413-2437

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Columbiana County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateOhio
CountyColumbiana County
County SubdivisionPerry Township
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictSalem City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,059.00 (+7.62%) Homeowner's exemption$28,630 (+17.34%) Land $3,080 Building $25,550$81,800 (+17.36%) Land $8,800 Building $73,000
2023$984.00 (+7.89%)$24,400 (-) Land $2,560 Building $21,840
2022$912.00$24,400 Land $2,560 Building $21,840$69,700 Land $7,300 Building $62,400

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 September 27, 2019

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 64% of Ohio
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 CITY
serves 16,850 people · EPA ID OH1502011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead9 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 571 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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