Essex County and Salem City property record for 16 Clark Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,337 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:02 L:0040 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:02 L:0040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 16 CLARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
16 Clark Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2002.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 CLARK AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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 | Feb 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 16 CLARK AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000618290 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 CLARK AVE SALEM MA 019701718, SALEM, MA 01970-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000618290 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 618290 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 4, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Clark Ave was $8,337, up 4% 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 | $8,337.00 (+4.02%) | $773,400 (+9.42%) Land $255,500 Building $517,900 | $821,462 (+5.55%) |
| 2025 | $8,015.00 (+0.82%) | $706,800 (+3.3%) Land $221,800 Building $485,000 | $778,240 |
| 2024 | $7,950.00 (+4.78%) | $684,200 (+12.81%) Land $221,700 Building $462,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,587.00 | $606,500 Land $202,900 Building $403,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Clark Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2006–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Clark Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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