Essex County and Salem City property record for 1 Smith Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,825 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.424 acres (18,461 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $29,000 (Feb 1979) |
| Tax Bill | $6,701 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0227 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0227 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,825 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,010 sqft |
| Basement Area | 740 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 740 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,461 sqft (0.424 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1 SMITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM S & SARAH J WILSON |
| Legal Lot Number | 227 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 SMITH AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-2625 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1979 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1979 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 00043322-8 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1 SMITH AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-2625 |
| Document Number | 00043322-8 |
| Book / Page | 43322 / 8 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| 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 | 2 SMITH AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-2625 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,701.00 (+3.35%) | $590,900 (+5.9%) Land $258,100 Building $332,800 |
| 2024 | $6,484.00 (+6.75%) | $558,000 (+14.93%) Land $244,500 Building $313,500 |
| 2023 | $6,074.00 | $485,500 Land $207,800 Building $277,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 43 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 units insured incl. 5 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
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 505 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: Verizon.
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