Essex County and Salem City property record for 16 Scenic Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,275 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $322,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,580 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:09 L:0043 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:09 L:0043 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,065 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,275 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 16 SCENIC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
16 Scenic Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 SCENIC AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201552100433 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34074 / 133 |
| Transfer Doc | 034074-133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 16 SCENIC AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040723-354 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40723/354 |
| Instrument | 20220214002240 |
| Name | MV OF MA LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Scenic Ave was $5,580, up 4.3% 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 | $5,580.00 (+4.34%) | $517,600 (+9.75%) Land $205,400 Building $311,500 | $622,770 (+4.52%) |
| 2025 | $5,348.00 (+0.38%) | $471,600 (+2.86%) Land $178,200 Building $293,400 | $595,840 |
| 2024 | $5,328.00 (+6.16%) | $458,500 (+14.28%) Land $178,200 Building $280,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,019.00 | $401,200 Land $163,100 Building $238,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Scenic Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 16 Scenic 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 345 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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