Prime Location! Beautiful 2 bed condo 1/3 of a mile from Salem Common, Collins Cove Beach and Historic Downtown. Just .6 of a mile from the commuter rail. Just like Salem itself this unit is filled with charm and character. Open concept kitchen and living room featuring beamed ceilings. Kitchen offers granite countertops, ss appliances and bar seating. Living room has luxury vinyl flooring and plenty of windows. Spacious master bedroom with beamed ceiling and full closet. Second bedroom with full closet. Full bathtub with tiled walls, extra large vanity with granite countertop and tile flooring. Hallway also has a full closet for extra storage. Open concept kitchen abuts back entry area which includes closeted 2021 washer and dryer. Common deck to enjoy off kitchen. Separate entry basement with unit storage areas and shared laundry if needed. 1 assigned parking space, 1 guest parking space for all to share. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy! Open House Saturday 7/18 10:30-12.
Sold for $425,000
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$425,000
42 Essex St Unit 1, Salem, MA 01970
2beds
910sqft
Condominium
Built in 1840
-- sqft lot
$425,000 Zestimate®
$467/sqft
$2,863 Estimated rent
Home value
$425,000
$395,000 - $459,000
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Spacious master bedroomGranite countertopsBar seatingSs appliancesBeamed ceilingsFull closetPlenty of windows
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Listed by:
Donna Fiandaca 978-317-8869,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield 781-334-5700
Bought with:
Sterling Seymour
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73550840
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 128.25
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 9.5
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 910
- Total interior livable area: 910 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 910
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Street)
- Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Wood
- Waterfront features: Harbor, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Details
- Parcel number: M:0035 B:0433 L:0803,2136897
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Post & Beam
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1840
- Major remodel year: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, T-Station
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $308 monthly
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $467/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $424,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,576
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Sold | $425,000$467/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Pending sale | $425,000$467/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Contingent | $425,000$467/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+27.2%$467/sqft |
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| 5/10/2026 | Listing removed | $2,800$3/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,800$3/sqft |
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| 12/15/2020 | Sold | $334,000-1.5%$367/sqft |
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| 10/19/2020 | Pending sale | $339,000$373/sqft |
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| 10/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $339,000+19%$373/sqft |
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| 7/28/2017 | Sold | $284,900+3.6%$313/sqft |
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| 6/13/2017 | Pending sale | $274,900$302/sqft |
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| 6/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $274,900+19.5%$302/sqft |
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| 4/27/2006 | Sold | $230,000+64.3%$253/sqft |
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| 10/25/2000 | Sold | $140,000+89.2%$154/sqft |
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| 3/1/1999 | Sold | $74,000+8%$81/sqft |
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| 6/21/1996 | Sold | $68,500$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,581 -0.5% | $404,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,604 +5.1% | $396,200 +13.2% |
| 2023 | $4,379 | $350,000 |
| 2022 | $4,379 +6.1% | $350,000 +17.1% |
| 2021 | $4,126 +3.1% | $299,000 +8% |
| 2020 | $4,001 +6.8% | $276,900 +11.6% |
| 2019 | $3,748 +12.8% | $248,200 +14.9% |
| 2018 | $3,322 +2.1% | $216,000 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $3,253 +2.1% | $205,100 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $3,186 +0.9% | $203,300 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $3,157 +1.9% | $192,400 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $3,097 +5% | $185,100 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $2,949 0% | $188,700 -3.7% |
| 2011 | $2,950 +5.5% | $196,000 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $2,796 -0.5% | $199,600 -8.3% |
| 2009 | $2,811 +5.5% | $217,600 -4.7% |
| 2008 | $2,665 +2.6% | $228,400 -5.3% |
| 2007 | $2,598 | $241,200 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
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Nearby schools
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- 5/10Carlton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Saltonstall SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- NASalem Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Massachusetts
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- Salem
- 01970
- 42 Essex St Unit 1
