Essex County and Salem City property record for 15 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,166 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,712 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:33 L:0688 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:33 L:0688 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,166 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,318 sqft |
| Basement Area | 969 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 969 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 15 OCEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 688 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
15 Ocean Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 OCEAN AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5456 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 24801 / 270 |
| Transfer Doc | 24302-159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 15 OCEAN AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5456 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38798-290 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38798/290 |
| Instrument | 20200807002740 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION LYNN |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Ocean Ave was $8,712, up 7.2% 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 | $8,712.00 (+7.21%) | $808,200 (+12.78%) Land $222,300 Building $575,300 | $828,333 (+1.54%) |
| 2025 | $8,126.00 (+2.7%) | $716,600 (+5.24%) Land $200,100 Building $516,500 | $815,765 |
| 2024 | $7,912.00 (+5.97%) | $680,900 (+14.09%) Land $190,100 Building $490,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,466.00 | $596,800 Land $175,500 Building $421,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Ocean 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 |
| 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 15 Ocean 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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