Essex County and Salem City property record for 237 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 3,778 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,964 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Refinance Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:24 L:0161 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:24 L:0161 |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,778 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,375 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,238 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,238 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,301 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 237 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3093 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
237 Jefferson Ave, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MARLBORO ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-3788 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Nov 4, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20243650 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42302 / 531 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 237 JEFFERSON AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-3093 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041685-111 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41685/111 |
| Instrument | 20230728001440 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 237 JEFFERSON AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-3093 |
| Document Number | 40491-130 |
| Book / Page | 40491 / 130 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211117000360 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32 VAN ROOSEN RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-3541 |
| Document Number | 211117000370 |
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| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 211117000370 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 237 JEFFERSON AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-3093 |
| Document Number | 37998-555 |
| Book / Page | 37998 / 555 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191104005670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 COPPERMINE RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2017 |
| Document Number | 191104005680 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 191104005680 |
| Name | MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Jefferson Ave was $10,964, up 4.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,964.00 (+4.45%) | $1,017,100 (+9.87%) Land $205,500 Building $811,600 |
| 2025 | $10,497.00 (+7.78%) | $925,700 (+10.45%) Land $178,300 Building $747,400 |
| 2024 | $9,739.00 (+2.81%) | $838,100 (+10.68%) Land $178,300 Building $659,800 |
| 2023 | $9,473.00 | $757,200 Land $163,200 Building $594,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 237 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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.
The area around 237 Jefferson 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 355 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 |
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