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4 Beach Ave, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 4 Beach Ave, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,664 sqft · built 1865
Lot Size0.245 acres (10,655 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,000,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill$11,264 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:45 L:0059

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:45 L:0059

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,664 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,461 sqft
Basement Area1,080 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,080 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1865
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1865
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,655 sqft (0.245 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address4 BEACH AVE
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-5708
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Lot Number59
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group4
Census Block4017
Census Tract204400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Salem Willows Historic District (Additional Documentation)
listed 1994 · 226 contributing resources · NRIS 94000265

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4 BEACH AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5708
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 4, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 4, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page43254 / 8
Prior Transfer DateFeb 25, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc00043254-8
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateMar 4, 2026
Property Address4 BEACH AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5708
Document Number00043254-8
Book / Page43254 / 8
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2026
Instrument20260304000420
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address4 BEACH AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5708

Mortgage

Document Number20260304000430
DateMar 4, 2026
Instrument20260304000430
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2056

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictSalem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$11,264.00 (+10.01%)$1,044,900 (+15.73%) Land $534,200 Building $504,700$981,861 (-12.18%)
2025$10,239.00 (+2.61%)$902,900 (+5.14%) Land $441,700 Building $461,200$1,118,055
2024$9,979.00 (+4.62%)$858,800 (+12.64%) Land $421,200 Building $437,600
2023$9,538.00$762,400 Land $390,300 Building $372,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone VE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 55 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies66 units insured
incl. 11 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims20 (1996–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 20
Most Recent ClaimJan 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State InspectionDec 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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