Essex County and Salem City property record for 4 Fort Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.756 acres (32,936 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SALE M:41 L:0258 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:41 L:0258 |
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| Lot Area | 32,936 sqft (0.756 acres) |
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| Street Address | 4 FORT AVE |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5231 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 258 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 204400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Derby Waterfront District listed 1976 · 100 contributing resources · NRIS 76000297 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
4 Fort Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 93 WASHINGTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3527 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $346,500 (+15.27%) Land $346,500 |
| 2025 | $300,600 (-) Land $300,600 |
| 2024 | $300,600 Land $300,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4 Fort Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 File median of 17 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 units insured incl. 9 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 Fort 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 638 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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