Essex County and Salem City property record for 2 River St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,368 sqft · built 1748 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,291 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,390 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Refinance Sep 2018 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:26 L:0617 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:26 L:0617 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 901 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 901 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1748 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1748 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,291 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 2 RIVER ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 617 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Street District (Boundary Increase) listed 1978 · 22 contributing resources · NRIS 78000468 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 42406 / 527 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042869-491 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040785-595 |
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| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40785/595 |
| Instrument | 20220314000040 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37034-236 |
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| Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 37034/236 |
| Instrument | 180924005090 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37791-1 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37791/1 |
| Instrument | 20190828001180 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3202 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38657-287 |
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| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38657/287 |
| Instrument | 20200629001940 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
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 | $11,390.00 (+22.64%) | $1,056,600 (+29.01%) Land $257,600 Building $799,000 | $1,097,082 (+5.36%) |
| 2025 | $9,287.00 (+7.98%) | $819,000 (+10.65%) Land $222,800 Building $596,200 | $1,041,295 |
| 2024 | $8,601.00 (+1.14%) | $740,200 (+8.88%) Land $206,900 Building $533,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,504.00 | $679,800 Land $191,000 Building $488,800 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 601 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 |
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