Essex County and Salem City property record for 40 Cedarcrest Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,320 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.563 acres (24,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,695 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:21 L:0042 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:21 L:0042 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,534 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,055 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,055 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,511 sqft (0.563 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 40 CEDARCREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 204102 |
40 Cedarcrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 CEDARCREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34298 / 50 |
| Transfer Doc | 0034298-50 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 40 CEDARCREST AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4342 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38297-17 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38297/17 |
| Instrument | 20200228003400 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Cedarcrest Ave was $8,695, up 5.2% 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 | $8,695.00 (+5.23%) | $806,600 (+10.69%) Land $259,600 Building $517,700 | $882,329 (+8.62%) |
| 2025 | $8,263.00 (+5.6%) | $728,700 (+8.21%) Land $225,700 Building $503,000 | $812,345 |
| 2024 | $7,825.00 (+4.38%) | $673,400 (+12.36%) Land $225,400 Building $448,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,497.00 | $599,300 Land $206,600 Building $392,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Cedarcrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1995–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 40 Cedarcrest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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