47 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 47 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details2 ba · 3,910 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.164 acres (7,139 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$225,000 (Jun 1998)
Tax Bill$21,373 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:33 L:0406

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:33 L:0406

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,910 sqft Total Area
Gross Area4,000 sqft
Basement Area3,910 sqft
Finished Basement1,955 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,955 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area7,139 sqft (0.164 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address47 OCEAN AVE
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-4626
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Lot Number406
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract204101

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address47 OCEAN AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4626
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 16, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 16, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page14883 / 241
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Property Address47 OCEAN AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4626
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number36659-451
DateApr 20, 2018
Book Page36659/451
Instrument180420001580
Lender
NameMARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

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 Value
2026$21,373.00 (+4.69%)$976,400 (+8.19%) Land $460,700 Building $515,300
2025$20,415.00 (+4.13%)$902,500 (+9.05%) Land $429,100 Building $473,400
2024$19,606.00 (-2.27%)$827,600 (+4.17%) Land $388,400 Building $439,200
2023$20,061.00$794,500 Land $370,400 Building $424,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 17 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies22 units insured
incl. 5 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims12 (1998–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA12 of 12
Most Recent ClaimMar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 3 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 4 claims
  • Flooding, Apr 2004 · 3 claims

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

ProviderMax 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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