OPEN HOUSE CANCELED. Buyer's financing fell through...their loss is your gain!!! Welcome to the Residence at Museum Place. This unique 2 BR, 2 1/2 BA townhome is a bright corner unit in the heart of downtown Salem. The first level features a chef's kitchen with granite/stainless steel, opening to the living/dining room with fireplace. Gleaming hardwood floors, huge windows, huge closet and a half bath complete this level. Upstairs, find a primary ensuite bedroom with bath, an additional bedroom and full bath, laundry and lots of storage. For an added treat, take the private stairs up to your rooftop deck! With an elevator to all levels, central a/c, additional storage in the basement and 2 off-street parking spots, living here easy!!!! Enjoy all Salem has to offer from this fabulous location with museums, dining, shops, and nearby train station.
Sold for $650,000
$650,000
17 Central St Unit 5, Salem, MA 01970
2beds
1,334sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$680,100 Zestimate®
$487/sqft
$3,253 Estimated rent
Home value
$680,100
$646,000 - $714,000
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Additional storageRooftop deckHuge windowsHalf bathPrimary ensuite bedroomHuge closetGleaming hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Merry Fox Team 978-808-8064,
MerryFox Realty 978-808-8064,
Maggie Gibson 978-852-1566
Bought with:
Ruocco Group-LPT
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73161739
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Third
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above,Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,334
- Total interior livable area: 1,334 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Front)
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Deck - Roof
- Waterfront features: 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
Details
- Parcel number: 4566847
- Zoning: Res
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Elevator(s)
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $474 monthly
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $487/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $581,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,276
- Date on market: 12/6/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2023 | Sold | $650,000+0%$487/sqft |
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| 11/11/2023 | Contingent | $649,900$487/sqft |
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| 10/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,900$487/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73161739 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2023 | Contingent | $649,900$487/sqft |
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| 9/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,900+66.6%$487/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73161739 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2014 | Sold | $390,000+13%$292/sqft |
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| 6/14/2013 | Sold | $345,000-4.1%$259/sqft |
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| 3/8/2013 | Listed for sale | $359,900-21.6%$270/sqft |
Source: Merry Fox Realty #71490996 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2005 | Sold | $459,000$344/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,046 +0.7% | $621,300 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $6,998 -3.8% | $602,200 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $7,276 | $581,600 |
| 2022 | $7,276 +9.2% | $581,600 +20.4% |
| 2021 | $6,664 -0.4% | $482,900 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $6,692 +3.5% | $463,100 +8.2% |
| 2019 | $6,463 +8.3% | $428,000 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $5,967 +1% | $388,000 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $5,905 +1.2% | $372,300 |
| 2016 | $5,834 +3.7% | $372,300 +8.6% |
| 2015 | $5,625 -1.9% | $342,800 |
| 2014 | $5,735 +13.4% | $342,800 +6% |
| 2012 | $5,056 +3.8% | $323,500 |
| 2011 | $4,869 +0.2% | $323,500 -6.8% |
| 2010 | $4,861 +3.4% | $347,000 -4.7% |
| 2009 | $4,703 +5.8% | $364,000 -4.5% |
| 2008 | $4,446 +3.7% | $381,000 -4.3% |
| 2007 | $4,286 | $398,000 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Saltonstall SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- NASalem Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Collins Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Salem
- 01970
- 17 Central St Unit 5
