OPEN HOUSE IS CANCELED 6/14/26. The heart of the home is a spacious kitchen featuring two workstations, a buffet with glass cabinetry, & direct access to the backyard. The outdoor space is a private oasis complete with a large deck, patio, hot tub & lush gardens. The living room offers a wood-burning fireplace, bay window, & adjoining sitting area. Upstairs, the primary suite features a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, & private Juliet balcony overlooking the backyard. The full bath boasts an oversized shower & luxurious freestanding soaking tub. A home office with built-in desk system, spacious second bedroom, & finished walk-up attic with an additional large bedroom provide exceptional flexibility. The finished lower level adds 320 sq. ft. for a gym, media room, or playroom, plus a cedar closet. Brand-new heating system, workshop area, & detached garage ideal for storage, hobbies, bikes, motorcycles, or a studio/workspace complete this exceptional home.
Sold for $888,000
$888,000
1 Elm Ave, Salem, MA 01970
3beds
2,780sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
5,602 Square Feet Lot
$887,900 Zestimate®
$319/sqft
$3,793 Estimated rent
Home value
$887,900
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Wood-burning fireplaceOversized showerLarge deckLuxurious freestanding soaking tubHot tubAdjoining sitting areaLush gardens
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Listed by:
The Lopes Group 617-835-2394,
J. Barrett & Company 978-922-3683
Bought with:
Melissa Weinand
The Proper Nest Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73533972
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Slider
- Level: Second
- Area: 274.29
- Dimensions: 22.3 x 12.3
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 15 x 10.4
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Third
- Area: 279.51
- Dimensions: 23.1 x 12.1
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 37.44
- Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub
- Level: Second
- Area: 188.78
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 13.11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Slider, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 177.32
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 12.4
Family room
- Features: Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Basement
- Area: 298.69
- Dimensions: 25.1 x 11.9
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 125.24
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 12.4
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 270.6
- Dimensions: 22 x 12.3
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Crown Molding, Walk-In Closet(s), Cedar Closet(s), Entry Hall, Mud Room, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl / VCT, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Radon Remediation System
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,780
- Total interior livable area: 2,780 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,461
- Finished area below ground: 319
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 5,602 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 2130074
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $319/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $684,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,767
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $888,000+7.6%$319/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Pending sale | $825,000$297/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Contingent | $825,000$297/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000+55.7%$297/sqft |
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| 6/22/2018 | Sold | $530,000+14.2%$191/sqft |
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| 5/2/2018 | Pending sale | $464,000$167/sqft |
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| 4/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $464,000+17.5%$167/sqft |
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| 5/29/2009 | Sold | $395,000-5.9%$142/sqft |
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| 9/26/2008 | Listing removed | $419,900$151/sqft |
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| 8/6/2008 | Price change | $419,900-2.3%$151/sqft |
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| 7/25/2008 | Listed for sale | $429,900+4957.6%$155/sqft |
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| 3/27/1997 | Sold | $8,500-94.4%$3/sqft |
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| 4/2/1993 | Sold | $152,000$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,767 +2.4% | $684,900 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $7,584 +4.9% | $652,700 +12.9% |
| 2023 | $7,230 | $577,900 |
| 2022 | $7,230 +4.4% | $577,900 +15.2% |
| 2021 | $6,923 +3.9% | $501,700 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $6,661 +11.8% | $461,000 +16.9% |
| 2019 | $5,957 +3% | $394,500 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $5,784 +5.3% | $376,100 +8.6% |
| 2017 | $5,491 +2.8% | $346,200 +1.6% |
| 2016 | $5,340 +4.8% | $340,800 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $5,094 +3.8% | $310,400 +5.8% |
| 2014 | $4,907 +1.8% | $293,300 -4.9% |
| 2012 | $4,819 +3.9% | $308,300 |
| 2011 | $4,640 +3.2% | $308,300 -3.9% |
| 2010 | $4,494 +15.8% | $320,800 +6.8% |
| 2009 | $3,880 +4.9% | $300,300 -5.2% |
| 2008 | $3,697 +7.5% | $316,800 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $3,439 -0.8% | $319,300 +3.2% |
| 2006 | $3,468 +3.8% | $309,400 +5.4% |
| 2005 | $3,341 +4.8% | $293,600 +7.8% |
| 2004 | $3,189 +8.7% | $272,300 +19.4% |
| 2003 | $2,934 +10.6% | $228,000 +16.3% |
| 2002 | $2,652 +13% | $196,000 +26.7% |
| 1999 | $2,347 +31.1% | $154,700 +9.3% |
| 1994 | $1,790 | $141,500 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
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