4 Fairview Ave, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,958 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size0.256 acres (11,147 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$580,000 (Jun 2006)
Tax Bill$9,451 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:31 L:0206

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:31 L:0206

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,958 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,466 sqft
Basement Area918 sqft
Unfinished Basement918 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,147 sqft (0.256 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address4 FAIRVIEW AVE
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-5306
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Lot Number206
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract204101

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4 FAIRVIEW AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5306
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page25748 / 504
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateSep 18, 2023
Property Address4 FAIRVIEW AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5306
Document Number041766-185
Book / Page41766 / 185
Instrument DateSep 6, 2023
Instrument20230918003320
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4 FAIRVIEW AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-5306

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$9,451.00 (+1.42%)$876,700 (+6.68%) Land $296,900 Building $579,800$870,428 (-0.81%)
2025$9,319.00 (+0.64%)$821,800 (+3.12%) Land $296,900 Building $524,900$877,515
2024$9,260.00 (+9.87%)$796,900 (+18.29%) Land $296,900 Building $500,000
2023$8,428.00$673,700 Land $232,200 Building $441,500

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
Nearby Flood Policies8 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.

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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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