For sale

Price cut: $30K (9/2)

$489,900

400 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970

3beds

1,458sqft

$3,137/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1910

5,306 Square Feet Lot

$486,000 Zestimate^®

$336/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Charming built-insDetached one-car garageHardwood flooring throughout

Welcome to 400 Jefferson Avenue in Salem, a home filled with charm, character, and plenty of opportunity to make it your own. The interior is ready for cosmetic updating, and the price reflects the opportunity for a buyer to put in some sweat equity and add value over time.The first floor features hardwood flooring throughout, along with charming built-ins and architectural details that give the home warmth and personality. A new roof was installed in 2023, taking care of one of the larger-ticket improvements for the next owner.Outside, you'll find a detached one-car garage and a level, fenced-in yard with plenty of space for entertaining, pets, gardening, or simply enjoying your own private outdoor space. For the buyer who is looking to build some sweat equity in a home that's in a great neighborhood, this home offers so much potential. This home offers a great opportunity to own in one of the North Shore's most desirable communities.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,458
Total interior livable area: 1,458 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,458

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Lot

Size: 5,306 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 2130986
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Salem

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $336/sqft
Tax assessed value: $548,700
Annual tax amount: $6,222
Date on market: 8/19/2026

Estimated market value

$486,000

$462,000 - $510,000

$3,472/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/2/2026	Price change	$489,900-5.8%$336/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73565674 Report a problem
8/19/2026	Listed for sale	$519,900+315.9%$357/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73565674 Report a problem
9/24/1993	Sold	$125,000$86/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,222 +0.7%	$548,700 +3.2%
2024	$6,180 +4.9%	$531,800 +12.9%
2023	$5,893	$471,100
2022	$5,893 +4.2%	$471,100 +15%
2021	$5,655 +5.8%	$409,800 +10.8%
2020	$5,344 +3.6%	$369,800 +8.3%
2019	$5,157 +3.8%	$341,500 +5.8%
2018	$4,966 +1.4%	$322,900 +4.6%
2017	$4,898 +8.3%	$308,800 +7%
2016	$4,521 +2.1%	$288,500 +7%
2015	$4,426 +3%	$269,700 +5%
2014	$4,296 +2%	$256,800 -4.7%
2012	$4,212 +1.6%	$269,500 -2.2%
2011	$4,146 +3.8%	$275,500 -3.4%
2010	$3,996 +5.9%	$285,200 -2.3%
2009	$3,773 +4%	$292,000 -6.1%
2008	$3,629 +6.2%	$311,000 -2%
2007	$3,417 +0.4%	$317,300 +4.5%
2006	$3,404 +2.6%	$303,700 +4.2%
2005	$3,317 +4.9%	$291,500 +8%
2004	$3,162 +8.8%	$270,000 +19.6%
2003	$2,906 +16.9%	$225,800 +22.9%
2002	$2,485 +34.5%	$183,700 +50.8%
1999	$1,848 +27.6%	$121,800 +6.4%
1994	$1,448	$114,500