4 Forest Ave, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 4 Forest Ave, Salem, MA 01970 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage1,839 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,054 sqft (0.07 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$521,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$7,838.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:33 L:0400

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,839 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,627 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area1,061 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement1,061 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleOther Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,054 sqft (0.07 acres)
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address4 FOREST AVE
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-4517
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number400
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Minor Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3011
Census Tract204101

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records · APN SALE M:33 L:0400

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4517
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 09, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance
FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Feb 01, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BEVERLY BANK & TRUST CO NA
Nov 27, 2019Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 18, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page38069 / 89
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Property Address4 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4517
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0039753-27
DateApr 09, 2021
Book Page39753/27
Instrument20210409006760
Lender
NameFEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2051

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Property Address4 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4517
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number37308-542
DateFeb 01, 2019
Book Page37308/542
Instrument20190201002630
Lender
NameBEVERLY BANK & TRUST CO NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueMar 01, 2044

November 2019: Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Arm's Length for NE States
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateNov 27, 2019
Property Address4 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4517
Document Number38069-89
Book / Page38069 / 89
Instrument DateNov 27, 2019
Instrument20191127003750
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4 FOREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4517

Mortgage

Document Number191127003760
DateNov 27, 2019
Instrument191127003760
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,838.00 (+3.4%)$691,200 (+5.96%) Land $162,700 Building $528,500$698,155
2024$7,580.00 (+3.13%)$652,300 (+11.03%) Land $154,100 Building $498,200
2023$7,350.00$587,500 Land $142,700 Building $444,800

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), updated July 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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