Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 Willow Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,460 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,599 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,928 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:33 L:0635 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:33 L:0635 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,460 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,112 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,599 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 WILLOW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5465 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 635 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
12 Willow Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 WILLOW AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5465 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32667 / 171 |
| Transfer Doc | 032667-171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 12 WILLOW AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5465 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 039197-320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39197/320 |
| Instrument | 20201118005680 |
| Name | FIRST SB |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Willow Ave was $8,928, up 4.5% 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 | $8,928.00 (+4.46%) | $828,200 (+9.88%) Land $237,100 Building $587,400 | $853,016 |
| 2025 | $8,547.00 (-2.51%) | $753,700 (-0.11%) Land $213,400 Building $540,300 | |
| 2024 | $8,767.00 (+2.27%) | $754,500 (+10.11%) Land $202,800 Building $551,700 | |
| 2023 | $8,572.00 | $685,200 Land $187,200 Building $498,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Willow Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Willow Ave 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 |
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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 810 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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