Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 Brooks St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,621 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,918 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Transfer Jul 2022 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SALE M:24 L:0191 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:24 L:0191 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,621 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,740 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 BROOKS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARTHUR FREGEAU |
| Legal Lot Number | 191 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
12 Brooks St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2022.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BROOKS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SAINT JEANS CU |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 041321-255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12 BROOKS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2940 |
| Document Number | 041321-255 |
| Book / Page | 41321 / 255 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221128001540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 BROOKS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2940 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 12 BROOKS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2940 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0041079-78 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 41079/78 |
| Instrument | 20220721000340 |
| Name | SAINT JEANS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 12 BROOKS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2940 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38839-46 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38839/46 |
| Instrument | 20200819001920 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Brooks St was $6,918, up 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 | $6,918.00 (+3.97%) | $641,700 (+9.36%) Land $225,200 Building $415,800 | $609,063 (+6.59%) |
| 2025 | $6,654.00 (+8.07%) | $586,800 (+10.74%) Land $202,600 Building $384,200 | $571,425 |
| 2024 | $6,157.00 (+1.4%) | $529,900 (+9.17%) Land $192,600 Building $337,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,072.00 | $485,400 Land $177,800 Building $307,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Brooks St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
The area around 12 Brooks St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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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