Essex County and Salem City property record for 74 Beaver St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,574 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,123 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,066 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance Apr 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:16 L:0200 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:16 L:0200 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,574 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,828 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 | 10,123 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 74 BEAVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 200 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
74 Beaver St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2015.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 ESSEX ST, 2L, SALEM, MA 01970-5285 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201521200203 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33849 / 154 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 74 BEAVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040006-84 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40006/84 |
| Instrument | 20210622005610 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 74 BEAVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1426 |
| Document Number | 043351-264 |
| Book / Page | 43351 / 264 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263380 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 BEAVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000003380, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43351/264 |
| Instrument | 20263380 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 74 Beaver St was $8,066, up 6.7% 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 | $8,066.00 (+6.66%) | $748,200 (+12.21%) Land $230,100 Building $511,700 | $815,192 |
| 2025 | $7,562.00 (+4.61%) | $666,800 (+7.19%) Land $192,900 Building $473,900 | |
| 2024 | $7,229.00 (+2.42%) | $622,100 (+10.26%) Land $182,700 Building $439,400 | |
| 2023 | $7,058.00 | $564,200 Land $169,200 Building $395,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 74 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 74 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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