Essex County and Salem City property record for 79 Lawrence St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 921 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,648 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,241 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:23 L:0125 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:23 L:0125 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 921 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,827 sqft |
| Basement Area | 526 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 526 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,648 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 79 LAWRENCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
79 Lawrence St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 LAWRENCE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SHERMAN BRIDGE ALT FUND |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261800 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43615 / 415 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001800 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 79 LAWRENCE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2916 |
| Document Number | 0000001800 |
| Book / Page | 43615 / 415 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 79 LAWRENCE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2916 |
| Document Number | 0000001810, |
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| Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43615/417 |
| Instrument | 20261810 |
| Name | TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Number | 0000001820, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43615/434 |
| Instrument | 20261820 |
| Name | TOTAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 79 LAWRENCE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2916 |
| Document Number | 043329-201 |
| Book / Page | 43329 / 201 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.3050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
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| Name | SHERMAN BRIDGE ALT FUND |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 5.98% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 79 LAWRENCE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2916 |
| Document Number | 043329-190 |
| Book / Page | 43329 / 190 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Lawrence St was $5,241, up 8.4% from the year before.
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 | $5,241.00 (+8.4%) | $486,200 (+14.02%) Land $214,600 Building $271,600 | $491,114 (+13.34%) |
| 2025 | $4,835.00 (+3.11%) | $426,400 (+5.68%) Land $193,100 Building $233,300 | $433,295 |
| 2024 | $4,689.00 (+3.46%) | $403,500 (+11.37%) Land $183,500 Building $220,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,532.00 | $362,300 Land $169,400 Building $192,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Lawrence St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
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 risk around 79 Lawrence St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 355 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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