Essex County and Salem City property record for 2 Hosmer Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,340 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,298 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,901 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Refinance Oct 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SALE M:44 L:0070 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:44 L:0070 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,340 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,166 sqft |
| Basement Area | 742 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 742 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,298 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2 HOSMER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 204400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Salem Willows Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1994 · 226 contributing resources · NRIS 94000265 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2 Hosmer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 HOSMER AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Mar 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21624 / 313 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 HOSMER AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041885-540 |
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| Date | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41885/540 |
| Instrument | 20231201000630 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 HOSMER AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40395-600 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40395/600 |
| Instrument | 20211020001070 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 HOSMER AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39703-474 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39703/474 |
| Instrument | 20210330000600 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 HOSMER AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38346-73 |
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| Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38346/73 |
| Instrument | 20200318002740 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Hosmer Ave was $6,901, up 9.2% 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 | $6,901.00 (+9.18%) | $640,200 (+14.85%) Land $283,100 Building $356,700 | $671,921 (-8.45%) |
| 2025 | $6,321.00 (+3.15%) | $557,400 (+5.69%) Land $234,100 Building $323,300 | $733,970 |
| 2024 | $6,128.00 (+2.96%) | $527,400 (+10.84%) Land $223,200 Building $304,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,952.00 | $475,800 Land $206,900 Building $268,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 Hosmer Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 55 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 66 units insured incl. 11 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1996–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Hosmer 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 |
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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 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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