City style living in a seaside town! Bring your aesthetic to this solid fortress of a home. R2 zoned, tall ceilings and great AirBnb CASHCOW with a front row view of Salem's famous Witch House. Here is your once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of history as the owner of this rare and beautiful 3 floor single family brick home in the heart of downtown Salem Massachusetts. 1/3 mile to the commuter rail and steps to all of what Salem has to offer, will make this 4 bed/4bath all that more complimentary to its surroundings. Adorned with second empire architecture, capped with a Mansard roof with a sheathing of fish scale slate shingles are only some of the details and charm that lend to the true nature and authenticity of this beautiful home. Recent updates include 2 new heating systems, minisplits, tankless water heater and more. All systems go! Along with an eat in kitchen and 2 staircases for extra versatility. Home also comes with a private fenced in courtyard parking/area!
Sold for $970,500
$970,500
311 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
4beds
3,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1865
2,191 Square Feet Lot
$979,200 Zestimate®
$306/sqft
$5,362 Estimated rent
Home value
$979,200
$891,000 - $1.08M
$5,362/mo
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Eat in kitchenSecond empire architectureFish scale slate shinglesMansard roofTall ceilings
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Listed by:
Jonathan Blass 617-797-1913,
Four Points Real Estate, LLC 888-944-5827
Bought with:
Julie Costa
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73331584
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, High Speed Internet Hookup, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Parquet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,176
- Total interior livable area: 3,176 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,176
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, City View(s)
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Waterfront features: Harbor, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 2,191 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2132717
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Second Empire
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
- Roof: Slate,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1865
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: McIntire Historic District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $306/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,085,600
- Annual tax amount: $12,310
- Date on market: 12/13/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2025 | Sold | $970,500-1.9%$306/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Contingent | $989,000$311/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Price change | $989,000-1%$311/sqft |
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| 2/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,000$315/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Listing removed | $999,000$315/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73287101 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2024 | Price change | $999,000-4.8%$315/sqft |
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| 9/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,049,000+87.3%$330/sqft |
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| 11/22/2016 | Sold | $560,000-6.7%$176/sqft |
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| 9/29/2016 | Price change | $599,900-7.7%$189/sqft |
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| 8/25/2016 | Price change | $649,900-5.8%$205/sqft |
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| 7/18/2016 | Price change | $690,000-4%$217/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71986742 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $719,000+6.5%$226/sqft |
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| 7/6/2005 | Sold | $675,000$213/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,311 +5.4% | $1,085,600 +8% |
| 2024 | $11,679 +1.4% | $1,005,100 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $11,513 | $920,300 |
| 2022 | $11,513 +12.6% | $920,300 +24.2% |
| 2021 | $10,222 -0.9% | $740,700 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $10,316 +2% | $713,900 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $10,112 +10.4% | $669,700 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $9,160 +3.3% | $595,600 +6.5% |
| 2017 | $8,870 +9.5% | $559,300 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $8,103 -3.6% | $517,100 +0.9% |
| 2015 | $8,408 +6.8% | $512,400 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $7,876 +1.7% | $470,800 -5% |
| 2012 | $7,748 +2.7% | $495,700 -1.1% |
| 2011 | $7,545 +7.8% | $501,300 +0.3% |
| 2010 | $6,999 +2% | $499,600 -6% |
| 2009 | $6,864 +0.5% | $531,300 -9.2% |
| 2008 | $6,827 +5.9% | $585,000 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $6,445 +25.5% | $598,400 +30.6% |
| 2006 | $5,135 +5.4% | $458,100 +7% |
| 2005 | $4,872 +8.8% | $428,100 +12% |
| 2004 | $4,477 +19.2% | $382,300 +31% |
| 2003 | $3,757 +12.5% | $291,900 +18.3% |
| 2002 | $3,339 -10.6% | $246,800 +0.2% |
| 1999 | $3,735 +49.1% | $246,200 +24.3% |
| 1994 | $2,505 | $198,000 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
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- 5/10Saltonstall SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- NASalem Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Collins Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
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