Essex County and Salem City property record for 252 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 4,320 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $7,896 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:23 L:0147 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:23 L:0147 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,810 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 252 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2883 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · APN SALE M:23 L:0147
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 HAROLD PARKER RD, ANDOVER, MA 01810-5201 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,896.00 (+11.09%) | $696,300 (+13.83%) Land $167,300 Building $529,000 |
| 2024 | $7,108.00 (+5.98%) | $611,700 (+14.1%) Land $167,300 Building $444,400 |
| 2023 | $6,707.00 | $536,100 Land $153,100 Building $383,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 355 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 44,480 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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