Essex County and Salem City property record for 2 Adams St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,168 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (May 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $6,620 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:23 L:0169 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:23 L:0169 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,034 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,414 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,168 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2 ADAMS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 169 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 204102 |
2 Adams St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1991.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 ADAMS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | May 31, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10815 / 107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 ADAMS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4404 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040785-129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40785/129 |
| Instrument | 20220311004440 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Adams St was $6,620, up 4.5% 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 | $6,620.00 (+4.48%) | $614,100 (+9.92%) Land $234,700 Building $374,200 | $632,610 (-16.72%) |
| 2025 | $6,336.00 (+2.42%) | $558,700 (+4.94%) Land $211,200 Building $347,500 | $759,620 |
| 2024 | $6,186.00 (+3.98%) | $532,400 (+11.97%) Land $200,700 Building $331,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,949.00 | $475,500 Land $185,300 Building $290,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 Adams St 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 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · other causes |
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 2 Adams St 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 355 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 |
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