SALEM, MISSOURI! A RARE FIND WITH 6 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, AND TIMELESS HISTORIC CHARM!
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully restored 1940 two-story home in Salem, Missouri, offering an impressive combination of spacious living, historic craftsmanship, and extensive modern upgrades. With 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this remarkable property provides the space, flexibility, and functionality today's buyers are searching for, while preserving the distinctive architectural details that make historic homes so desirable. Thoughtfully renovated with major improvements completed in 2024, this home features a completely remodeled kitchen, new roof, skylights, updated main-level flooring, new front and back doors, and a newly constructed two-car garage. An outdoor wood furnace installed in 2021, along with the existing connected propane heating system, offers additional heating flexibility. For added peace of mind, security cameras are installed around the exterior of the home and will remain with the property. Inside, you'll find beautiful original built-in cabinetry, a stunning rock fireplace, and impressive 8-foot pocket doors that have been carefully enclosed and preserved. The functional main-level layout includes a primary suite, two additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a convenient mudroom and laundry area. With six bedrooms throughout, this expansive residence offers exceptional versatility for additional living space, guest accommodations, home offices, or multigenerational living arrangements.
The inviting half-wraparound porch adds classic curb appeal and provides the perfect setting for enjoying peaceful Missouri mornings. Outside, the expansive yard offers ample space for outdoor entertaining, recreation, and gardening. A storage shed provides additional functionality, while a truly unique piece of Salem's history sets this property apart: believed to be the only remaining front-yard hand-pumped well within the city of Salem. This distinctive historic feature adds an irreplaceable touch of nostalgia and character to an already remarkable property.
Spacious six-bedroom homes with this level of historic character, extensive renovations, and unique features are a standout opportunity in the Salem, Missouri real estate market. Combining classic architectural appeal with modern conveniences, this one-of-a-kind property delivers the charm of a historic home without sacrificing the updates and functionality buyers appreciate.
Active under contract
Listed by: Acar Real Estate, Inc • Shay R Shults
$215,000
401 W Gibbs St, Salem, MO 65560
6beds
2,495sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$86/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning rock fireplaceSpacious livingInviting half-wraparound porchNewly constructed two-car garageNew roofBeautiful original built-in cabinetryFunctional main-level layout
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Listed by:
Shay R Shults,
Acar Real Estate, Inc
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26064917
Originating MLS: South Central Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Cellar
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,495
- Total interior livable area: 2,495 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,495
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 086.024110001.000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Cistern, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Douglass Park Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $86/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,390
- Annual tax amount: $630
- Date on market: 10/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 691 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Other,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2026 | Contingent | $215,000$86/sqft |
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| 10/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+0%$86/sqft |
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| 10/1/2026 | Listing removed | $214,900$86/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $214,900-10.4%$86/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listing removed | $239,900$96/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $239,900-4%$96/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $249,900-2.8%$100/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $257,000-0.4%$103/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $258,000-1.5%$103/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Contingent | $262,000$105/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $262,000-2.2%$105/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Price change | $267,900-0.8%$107/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Price change | $270,000-3.2%$108/sqft |
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| 2/10/2025 | Price change | $279,000-14.1%$112/sqft |
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| 10/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $324,900+161%$130/sqft |
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| 5/28/2021 | Sold | -- |
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| 5/28/2021 | Pending sale | $124,500$50/sqft |
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| 3/20/2021 | Contingent | $124,500$50/sqft |
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| 10/13/2020 | Price change | $124,500-3.5%$50/sqft |
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| 9/26/2020 | Pending sale | $129,000$52/sqft |
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| 6/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $129,000$52/sqft |
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| 6/16/2014 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $630 +4.9% | $11,470 |
| 2024 | $600 +0.3% | $11,470 |
| 2023 | $598 +0% | $11,470 |
| 2022 | $598 | $11,470 |
| 2021 | -- | $11,470 |
| 2020 | -- | $11,470 +1.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $11,290 -4.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $11,820 |
| 2015 | -- | $11,820 |
| 2014 | -- | $11,820 -0.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $11,830 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 65560
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
- Middle: Salem Jr. High
- High: Salem Sr. High
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




