Essex County and Salem City property record for 56 Harbor St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,226 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:34 L:0340 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:34 L:0340 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,204 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 56 HARBOR ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND ALFRED J & PRISCILLA A TH |
| Legal Lot Number | 340 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 204300 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 HARBOR ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,226.00 (+10.95%) | $392,000 (+16.7%) Land $178,800 Building $213,200 | $497,648 (-43.45%) |
| 2025 | $3,809.00 (-0.1%) | $335,900 (+2.38%) Land $149,900 Building $186,000 | $879,985 |
| 2024 | $3,813.00 (+7.93%) | $328,100 (+16.18%) Land $149,900 Building $178,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,533.00 | $282,400 Land $132,300 Building $150,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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