Essex County and Salem City property record for 89 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,561 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,289 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:33 L:0058 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:33 L:0058 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,561 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,484 sqft |
| Basement Area | 833 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 833 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,901 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 89 OCEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 204101 |
89 Ocean Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 89 OCEAN AVE, SALEM, MA 01970-4640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20243680 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42302 / 555 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 89 Ocean Ave was $5,289, down 0.5% 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 | $5,289.00 (-0.51%) | $490,600 (+4.65%) Land $203,500 Building $285,700 | $496,678 (+19.47%) |
| 2025 | $5,316.00 (+2.61%) | $468,800 (+5.14%) Land $170,600 Building $298,200 | $415,720 |
| 2024 | $5,181.00 (+5.82%) | $445,900 (+13.92%) Land $161,600 Building $284,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,896.00 | $391,400 Land $149,600 Building $241,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 89 Ocean Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 units insured incl. 5 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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.
The area around 89 Ocean 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 810 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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