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  • $1,520,500

    18 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970

    5beds
    5,272sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1850
    -- sqft lot
    $1,520,500 Zestimate®
    $288/sqft
    $3,565 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,520,500

    $1.40M - $1.67M

    $3,565/mo

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    What's special

    The Job V. Hanson House Circa 1872 is perhaps North Salem's most outstanding Victorian residence. This statuesque property has been meticulously restored and features 5272 sq ft of elegantly appointed rooms, plus 700 sq. ft. of finished lower level living space, soaring ceilings, formal living and dining room, butler's pantry, comfortable great room, four marble fireplaces, 5+ bedrooms, 4 baths, new edition with expansive designer cherry kitchen with granite and stainless appliances, deck, 2 car garage and private yard. The lower level has been gutted to include family room, full bath and exercise room. The 3rd floor is a grandfathered apartment that includes living room, 1 bedroom, full bath and kitchen. Stroll to the train and ferry to Boston, fine restaurants, boutique shopping, beaches, cafes, museums and fun night life. Enjoy the Metropolitan lifestyle of Salem.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Wetbar
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,272 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 10,018 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: SALEM26L0363

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1850

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Salem

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, House Of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, University
    • Beachfront Flag: Yes
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Beach Miles To: 1 To 2 Mile
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
    • Roof Material: Slate
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed4 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Mbr Level: First Floor
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth3 Level: Basement
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Garage Parking: Detached
    • Style: Victorian
    • Insulation Feature: Partial
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Interior Features: Wetbar
    • Bed5 Level: Third Floor
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Deck - Composite
    • Foundation: Fieldstone, Brick
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Basement Feature: Finished
    • Lot Description: Other (see Remarks)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/12/2018Sold$775,000-3%$147/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/15/2018Pending sale$799,000$152/sqft
    Source: Merry Fox Realty #72278256 Report a problem
    10/10/2017Price change$799,000-2.4%$152/sqft
    Source: Merry Fox Realty #72201857 Report a problem
    9/5/2017Price change$819,000-2.4%$155/sqft
    Source: Merry Fox Realty #72201857 Report a problem
    7/21/2017Listed for sale$839,000+25.2%$159/sqft
    Source: Merry Fox Realty #72201857 Report a problem
    5/14/2004Sold$670,000$127/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,031 +10.1%$1,413,700 +12.8%
    2024$14,561 +3.2%$1,253,100 +11.1%
    2023$14,111 $1,128,000
    2022$14,111 +7%$1,128,000 +18%
    2021$13,189 +3.8%$955,700 +8.7%
    2020$12,707 +1.2%$879,400 +5.8%
    2019$12,553 +12.7%$831,300 +14.8%
    2018$11,140 +5.2%$724,300 +8.5%
    2017$10,585 +2.1%$667,400 +0.9%
    2016$10,363 +6.3%$661,300 +11.3%
    2015$9,749 +9.1%$594,100 +11.2%
    2014$8,937 +10.2%$534,200 +2.9%
    2012$8,110 +0.8%$518,900 -2.9%
    2011$8,046 -1.5%$534,600 -8.3%
    2010$8,166 -6%$582,900 -13.3%
    2009$8,687 +3.6%$672,400 -6.4%
    2008$8,386 +4.8%$718,600 -3.3%
    2007$8,000 +1.6%$742,800 +5.8%
    2006$7,872 +2.9%$702,200 +4.4%
    2005$7,652 +4.5%$672,400 +7.5%
    2004$7,325 +34.9%$625,500 +48.3%
    2003$5,430 +7.1%$421,900 +12.6%
    2002$5,070 +42.1%$374,700 +59.3%
    1999$3,568 +42.4%$235,200 +18.7%
    1994$2,506 $198,100

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    Neighborhood: Mack Park

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