The Kiley House – Penthouse Condo! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers a rare blend of period detail and modern comfort. Set in a stately Second Empire building along the edge of Salem’s famed McIntire District, it features soaring ceilings, oversized windows, wide-plank floors, paneled wood front doors with transoms, and a grand staircase with fluted balusters . The unit's updated kitchen and claw-foot tub bath balance historic charm with today’s lifestyle. Enjoy lots of outdoor space for gardening or relaxing, all just steps to cobblestone sidewalks, the library, restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. Showings begin at the 1st open house, Sat: 9/13 & Sun: 9/14 12-1:30, Mon: 9/15 4:30 - 6:00. See Offer Instructions.
Sold for $460,000
$460,000
389 Essex St APT 3, Salem, MA 01970
2beds
1,100sqft
Condominium
Built in 1882
-- sqft lot
$483,900 Zestimate®
$418/sqft
$2,740 Estimated rent
Home value
$483,900
$460,000 - $513,000
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Updated kitchenLots of outdoor spaceClaw-foot tub bathOversized windowsSoaring ceilingsWide-plank floors
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Listed by:
Joyce Sullivan 978-852-5388,
Keller Williams Realty Evolution 978-887-3995,
Janet Sullivan 978-317-3716
Bought with:
Pamela Coffin
MerryFox Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73428087
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Third
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area
- Level: Third
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled
- Level: Third
- Area: 340
- Dimensions: 20 x 17
Heating
- Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, Third Floor, In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,100
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,685 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:25 L:0238 S:803,4078631
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1882
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $225 monthly
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $418/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $460,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,220
- Date on market: 1/5/2026
- Exclusions: List To Be Provided
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Sold | $460,000+2.4%$418/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428087 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Contingent | $449,000$408/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428087 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,000+62.4%$408/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73428087 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2005 | Sold | $276,500+85.6%$251/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2000 | Sold | $149,000$135/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,220 +2.8% | $460,300 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $5,076 +5.8% | $436,800 +13.9% |
| 2023 | $4,799 | $383,600 |
| 2022 | $4,799 +4.6% | $383,600 +15.4% |
| 2021 | $4,587 +1.2% | $332,400 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $4,534 +2.8% | $313,800 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $4,409 +7.5% | $292,000 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $4,102 +2.6% | $266,700 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $3,997 +5.7% | $252,000 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $3,781 -0.1% | $241,300 +4.6% |
| 2015 | $3,784 +2.9% | $230,600 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $3,679 +5% | $219,900 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $3,504 +1% | $224,200 -2.8% |
| 2011 | $3,471 +3.6% | $230,600 -3.6% |
| 2010 | $3,350 +3.3% | $239,100 -4.7% |
| 2009 | $3,243 +5.7% | $251,000 -4.5% |
| 2008 | $3,068 +2.7% | $262,900 -5.2% |
| 2007 | $2,987 | $277,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01970
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Saltonstall SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- NASalem Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Collins Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Saltonstall
- Middle: New Liberty
- High: Shs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Salem
- 01970
- 389 Essex St Apartment 3
