19 West Ave, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 19 West Ave, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,784 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size	0.073 acres (3,193 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$730,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill	$7,645 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2018 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:32 L:0248`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:32 L:0248`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,784 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,453 sqft
Basement Area	1,101 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,101 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1895
Effective Year Built	Effective 1895
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	3,193 sqft (0.073 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	19 WEST AVE
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-5451
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Lot Number	248
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	204101

Owner

19 West Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5 ABBOTT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1101
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 6, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MSA LENDING LLC
Oct 26, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ST JEANS CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 19, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	40981 / 27
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 3, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0040981-27
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2022
Property Address	19 WEST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5451
Document Number	0040981-27
Book / Page	40981 / 27
Instrument Date	Jun 3, 2022
Instrument	20220606000980
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	19 WEST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5451

Mortgage

Document Number	220606000990
Date	Jun 6, 2022
Instrument	220606000990

Lender

Name	MSA LENDING LLC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Property Address	19 WEST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5451
Document Number	37114-532
Instrument Date	Oct 26, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 22, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	19 WEST AVE SALEM MA 019705451, SALEM, MA 01970-5451

Mortgage

Document Number	37114-532
Date	Oct 30, 2018
Book Page	037114/000532
Instrument	30000560

Lender

Name	ST JEANS CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Oct 29, 2038

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 19 West Ave was $7,645, up 4.5% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,645.00 (+4.45%)	$709,200 (+9.89%) Land $217,700 Building $490,000	$794,785
2025	$7,319.00 (+5.51%)	$645,400 (+8.11%) Land $195,900 Building $449,500
2024	$6,937.00 (+3.35%)	$597,000 (+11.28%) Land $186,200 Building $410,800
2023	$6,712.00	$536,500 Land $171,900 Building $364,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 19 West Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1979.

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
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	Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 4 claims

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

The area around 19 West 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Nearby Properties on West Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures