Essex County and Salem City property record for 28 Forest Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,901 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $14,500 (Jan 1964) |
| Tax Bill | $5,962 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SALE M:33 L:0014 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:33 L:0014 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,901 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 28 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1964 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1964 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5158 / 7 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 37580-556 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 28 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4548 |
| Document Number | 37580-556 |
| Book / Page | 037580 / 000556 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1906122710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 314 26TH ST S BRIGANTINE NJ 082031845, BRIGANTINE, NJ 08203-1845 |
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 | $5,962.00 (+15.5%) | $553,100 (+21.51%) Land $203,500 Building $346,400 | $525,084 (-23.69%) |
| 2025 | $5,162.00 (+3.55%) | $455,200 (+6.11%) Land $170,600 Building $284,600 | $688,085 |
| 2024 | $4,985.00 (+3.88%) | $429,000 (+11.84%) Land $161,600 Building $267,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,799.00 | $383,600 Land $149,600 Building $234,000 |
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 17 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 units insured incl. 5 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 810 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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