15 Forest Ave, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 15 Forest Ave, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,490 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.094 acres (4,090 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$404,900 (Aug 2015)
Tax Bill	$9,517 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:32 L:0200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:32 L:0200`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,490 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,144 sqft
Basement Area	1,012 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,012 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	4,090 sqft (0.094 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	15 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	200
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	204101

Owner

15 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	15 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4546
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HANSCOM FCU
Oct 19, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HANSCOM FCU
Apr 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 27, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	34268 / 231
Transfer Doc	034268-231
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	15 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4546
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	040392-380
Date	Oct 19, 2021
Book Page	40392/380
Instrument	20211019001910

Lender

Name	HANSCOM FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	15 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4546
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	40392-380
Date	Oct 19, 2021
Book Page	40392/380
Instrument	20211019001910

Lender

Name	HANSCOM FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	15 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4546
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	38429-89
Date	Apr 17, 2020
Book Page	38429/89
Instrument	20200417001250

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	May 1, 2045

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,517.00 (+6.97%)	$882,800 (+12.52%) Land $199,400 Building $683,400	$846,465 (+19.02%)
2025	$8,897.00 (+2.26%)	$784,600 (+4.79%) Land $167,100 Building $617,500	$711,170
2024	$8,700.00 (+6.1%)	$748,700 (+14.22%) Land $158,300 Building $590,400
2023	$8,200.00	$655,500 Land $146,600 Building $508,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 15 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.

Wildfire

The area around 15 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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