Essex County and Salem City property record for 15 Harrison Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,468 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,284 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,421 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:34 L:0139 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:34 L:0139 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,468 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,934 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,398 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,284 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 15 HARRISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 139 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
15 Harrison Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 HARRISON AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042130-379 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 15 HARRISON AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4903 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041967-452 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 41967/452 |
| Instrument | 20240130003000 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Harrison Ave was $8,421, up 10.2% 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 | $8,421.00 (+10.24%) | $781,200 (+15.97%) Land $174,600 Building $602,300 | $810,382 |
| 2025 | $7,639.00 (+8.28%) | $673,600 (+10.95%) Land $146,400 Building $527,200 | |
| 2024 | $7,055.00 (+5.02%) | $607,100 (+13.05%) Land $146,400 Building $460,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,718.00 | $537,000 Land $129,200 Building $407,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Harrison 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 15 Harrison 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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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