Essex County and Salem City property record for 56 Summit St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,567 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,861 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer May 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:15 L:0533 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:15 L:0533 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,567 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,911 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 106 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 56 SUMMIT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1252 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WITCHCRAFT HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 533 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 SUMMIT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1252 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 12, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 31632 / 101 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042018-255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 56 SUMMIT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1252 |
| Document Number | 042018-255 |
| Book / Page | 42018 / 255 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240311001090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 56 SUMMIT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1252 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 56 SUMMIT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1252 |
| Document Number | 040928-351 |
| Book / Page | 40928 / 351 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220512002070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 56 SUMMIT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1252 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 56 SUMMIT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1252 |
| Document Number | 37842-472 |
| Book / Page | 037842 / 000472 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1909161230 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 56 SUMMIT ST SALEM MA 019701252, SALEM, MA 01970-1252 |
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 | $7,861.00 (+2.93%) | $729,200 (+8.27%) Land $240,500 Building $487,700 | $712,263 (+10.73%) |
| 2025 | $7,637.00 (+0.47%) | $673,500 (+2.97%) Land $224,700 Building $448,800 | $643,245 |
| 2024 | $7,601.00 (+4.15%) | $654,100 (+12.12%) Land $212,100 Building $442,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,298.00 | $583,400 Land $193,100 Building $390,300 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 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.
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 432 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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