Grand Federal townhouse offering four floors of gracious living on Salem's celebrated Chestnut Street. Generously scaled living and dining rooms showcase original woodwork and elegant King of Prussia marble mantels. A pair of dramatic 9-foot doorways in the dining room open to a deck with steps to the garden below, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. Reflecting the home's thoughtful design, a service kitchen on the main level connects by dumbwaiter to the chef's kitchen below, featuring Thermador fridge & freezer and an 8-burner gas range. The second floor offers a bay-windowed library/office with panoramic Chestnut Street views, a spacious den, and a primary suite. Two additional bedrooms, an office and bathroom occupy the third floor. In the McIntire Historic District, among Salem's finest 19th-century homes, this remarkable residence enjoys a beautiful garden, bluestone patio, and a welcoming neighborhood known for its active social traditions and strong sense of community.
For sale
Price cut: $95K (8/6)
$1,600,000
33 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
5beds
4,369sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$9,827/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1828
2,570 Square Feet Lot
$1,564,100 Zestimate®
$366/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original woodworkBluestone patioBeautiful gardenPrimary suiteTwo additional bedroomsThermador fridge and freezerSpacious den
- 63 days |
- 3,761 |
- 237 |
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Listed by:
Michael Selbst 617-504-9159,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 978-526-0243
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73533798
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Marble, Pine
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 6
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,369
- Total interior livable area: 4,369 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,369
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Property
Lot
- Size: 2,570 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:25 L:0242,2131623
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Granite
Condition
- Year built: 1828
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $366/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,176,500
- Annual tax amount: $13,342
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,564,100
Estimated sales range
$1.49M - $1.64M
Rent Zestimate®
$4,838/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $1,600,000-5.6%$366/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $1,695,000-1.7%$388/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,725,000+161.4%$395/sqft |
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| 10/15/2002 | Sold | $660,000+46.7%$151/sqft |
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| 8/16/1999 | Sold | $450,000+66.7%$103/sqft |
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| 7/30/1993 | Sold | $270,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,342 -13% | $1,176,500 -10.9% |
| 2024 | $15,337 +1.2% | $1,319,900 +9% |
| 2023 | $15,153 | $1,211,300 |
| 2022 | $15,153 +13.9% | $1,211,300 +25.7% |
| 2021 | $13,300 -0.9% | $963,800 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $13,424 -8.5% | $929,000 -4.4% |
| 2019 | $14,673 +10.5% | $971,700 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $13,282 +2.6% | $863,600 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $12,947 +2.3% | $816,300 +1.1% |
| 2016 | $12,658 -6.1% | $807,800 -1.6% |
| 2015 | $13,474 +4.2% | $821,100 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $12,931 +2.4% | $772,900 -4.3% |
| 2012 | $12,623 +5.9% | $807,600 +2% |
| 2011 | $11,918 +5.2% | $791,900 -2.1% |
| 2010 | $11,331 +10.7% | $808,800 +2.1% |
| 2009 | $10,238 +7.8% | $792,400 -2.6% |
| 2008 | $9,497 +5.4% | $813,800 -2.7% |
| 2007 | $9,007 +2.6% | $836,300 +6.8% |
| 2006 | $8,776 -0.8% | $782,900 +0.7% |
| 2005 | $8,845 +5.3% | $777,200 +8.3% |
| 2004 | $8,403 +24.6% | $717,600 +36.9% |
| 2003 | $6,746 +12.5% | $524,200 +18.3% |
| 2002 | $5,996 +36.1% | $443,200 +52.6% |
| 1999 | $4,405 +28.2% | $290,400 +6.9% |
| 1994 | $3,437 | $271,700 |
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Nearby schools
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- 5/10Saltonstall SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- NASalem Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Collins Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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