Essex County and Salem City property record for 2 Cousins St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,943 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,714 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:41 L:0190 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:41 L:0190 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,674 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,036 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,943 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2 COUSINS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 190 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 204400 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 COUSINS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016525 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34841 / 187 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 COUSINS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39840-146 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39840/146 |
| Instrument | 20210504002940 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $6,714.00 (+4.48%) | $622,800 (+9.9%) Land $210,600 Building $411,700 | $689,755 |
| 2025 | $6,426.00 (+4.34%) | $566,700 (+6.92%) Land $189,500 Building $377,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,159.00 (+3.18%) | $530,000 (+11.09%) Land $180,100 Building $349,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,969.00 | $477,100 Land $166,200 Building $310,900 |
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 56 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 56 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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.
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 638 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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