Essex County and Salem City property record for 13 Forest Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,813 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,655 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $324,900 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,396 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:32 L:0199 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:32 L:0199 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,813 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,549 sqft |
| Basement Area | 723 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 723 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,655 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 13 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 199 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
13 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1963 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 35506 / 32 |
| Transfer Doc | 0035506-32 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 13 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4546 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38684-356 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38684/356 |
| Instrument | 20200706002830 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Forest Ave was $7,396, up 7.3% 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 | $7,396.00 (+7.28%) | $686,100 (+12.86%) Land $197,100 Building $483,000 | $664,948 (+8.22%) |
| 2025 | $6,894.00 (+3.64%) | $607,900 (+6.18%) Land $165,300 Building $442,600 | $614,460 |
| 2024 | $6,652.00 (+2.42%) | $572,500 (+10.27%) Land $156,600 Building $415,900 | |
| 2023 | $6,495.00 | $519,200 Land $145,000 Building $374,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Forest Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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 13 Forest 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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