Essex County and Salem City property record for 48 Beaver St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 2 ba · 2,018 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,640 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:16 L:0220 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:16 L:0220 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,018 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 897 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 897 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 48 BEAVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1487 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOANNE V GARDNER |
| Legal Lot Number | 220 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
48 Beaver St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2010.
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 4542, SALEM, MA 01970-0902 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29822 / 28 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Beaver St was $6,640, up 6.8% 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 | $6,640.00 (+6.75%) | $616,000 (+12.31%) Land $198,900 Building $417,100 | $668,377 |
| 2025 | $6,220.00 (+4.52%) | $548,500 (+7.11%) Land $166,700 Building $381,800 | |
| 2024 | $5,951.00 (+3.23%) | $512,100 (+11.13%) Land $157,900 Building $354,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,765.00 | $460,800 Land $146,200 Building $314,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Beaver St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 48 Beaver St 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 |
|---|
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 598 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: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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