Essex County and Salem City property record for 166 Ocean Ave W, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,938 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,215 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,370 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:24 L:0137 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:24 L:0137 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,938 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,174 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,215 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 166 OCEAN AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | RENE A & GERTRUDE M BLANCHETTE |
| Legal Lot Number | 137 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 OCEAN AVE W, SALEM, MA 01970-2919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 20181660 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36883 / 164 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 166 OCEAN AVE W, SALEM, MA 01970-2919 |
| Document Number | 36883-164 |
| Book / Page | 036883 / 000164 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1807241660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 166 OCEAN AVE W SALEM MA 019702919, SALEM, MA 01970-2919 |
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 | $7,370.00 (+5.33%) | $683,700 (+10.81%) Land $246,300 Building $430,400 | $620,635 (-4.35%) |
| 2025 | $6,997.00 (+3.4%) | $617,000 (+5.94%) Land $221,700 Building $395,300 | $648,850 |
| 2024 | $6,767.00 (+3.61%) | $582,400 (+11.55%) Land $210,700 Building $371,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,531.00 | $522,100 Land $194,500 Building $327,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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.
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.
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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