Essex County and Salem City property record for 2 Waite St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,366 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $19,000 (Jan 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $6,047 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SALE M:37 L:0068 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:37 L:0068 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,366 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,492 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 2 WAITE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 WAITE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6666 / 729 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 2 WAITE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4123 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36170-333 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36170/333 |
| Instrument | 402 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $6,047.00 (+7.81%) | $560,900 (+13.4%) Land $191,200 Building $369,500 | $524,291 (+0.29%) |
| 2025 | $5,609.00 (+3.7%) | $494,600 (+6.25%) Land $160,300 Building $334,300 | $522,785 |
| 2024 | $5,409.00 (+3.23%) | $465,500 (+11.12%) Land $151,800 Building $313,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,240.00 | $418,900 Land $140,600 Building $278,300 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 43 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 units insured incl. 5 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 21 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 163 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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