Essex County and Salem City property record for 4 Emerald Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,957 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $384,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,124 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:14 L:0310 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:14 L:0310 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,957 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,029 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,118 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4 EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2863 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 310 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
4 Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 EMERALD AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-2863 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33498 / 575 |
| Transfer Doc | 033498-575 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 4 EMERALD AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-2863 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0041171-38 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Book Page | 41171/38 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Emerald Ave was $8,124, up 5.1% 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 | $8,124.00 (+5.06%) | $753,600 (+10.51%) Land $255,000 Building $498,600 | $724,974 (+13.73%) |
| 2025 | $7,733.00 (+0.91%) | $681,900 (+3.4%) Land $221,300 Building $460,600 | $637,450 |
| 2024 | $7,663.00 (+5.1%) | $659,500 (+13.16%) Land $221,300 Building $438,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,291.00 | $582,800 Land $202,500 Building $380,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 4 Emerald 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 |
|---|
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 131 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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