Essex County and Salem City property record for 20 Hillside Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.456 acres (19,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,918 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage Apr 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:15 L:0323 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:15 L:0323 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,472 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,112 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,850 sqft (0.456 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 323 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
20 Hillside Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 SANDRA RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-5149 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BIDDEFORD SACO AREA ECONOMIC D |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200468515 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000601359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1936 |
| Document Number | 0000608270 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE SALEM MA 019701936, SALEM, MA 01970-1936 |
| Document Number | 0000608270 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 608270 |
| Name | BIDDEFORD SACO AREA ECONOMIC D |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1936 |
| Document Number | 0000601359 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 601359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE SALEM MA 019701936, SALEM, MA 01970-1936 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-1936 |
| Document Number | 0000590210 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 590210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE SALEM MA 019701936, SALEM, MA 01970-1936 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Hillside Ave was $5,918, up 6.1% 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 | $5,918.00 (+6.1%) | $549,000 (+11.61%) Land $231,800 Building $317,200 | $609,579 (-14.64%) |
| 2025 | $5,578.00 (-2.21%) | $491,900 (+0.2%) Land $201,300 Building $290,600 | $714,115 |
| 2024 | $5,704.00 (+4.72%) | $490,900 (+12.75%) Land $201,200 Building $289,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,447.00 | $435,400 Land $184,400 Building $251,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Hillside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 20 Hillside 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 432 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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