OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED, OFFER ACCEPTED! Coastal living meets modern comfort in historic Salem! This inviting home combines character, thoughtful updates, and a fantastic North Shore location. Recent improvements include a new 36,000 BTU mini-split system with individual heads in each room, providing efficient heating and cooling throughout the home. A brand-new roof installed in 2026 features four new fixed skylights with solar-powered blinds and remote controls, filling the home with natural light while adding comfort and convenience.Outside, enjoy the backyard and deck, offering plenty of space for relaxing, grilling, entertaining, or simply enjoying time outdoors. The location makes it easy to experience everything Salem and the North Shore have to offer. Spend the day exploring Winter Island, Waikiki Beach, Salem Willows, Collins Cove, scenic waterfront parks, or head into downtown Salem for its restaurants, shops, entertainment, and rich history.With major improvements already completed and beaches, recreation, and downtown Salem nearby, this home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, character, location, and coastal lifestyle.
Under contract
$699,900
44 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970
3beds
1,274sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
4,238 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$549/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Thoughtful updates
- 15 days
- 1,245
- 59
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bernadette Trafton 603-834-4587,
LAER Realty Partners 844-687-5237
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73590687
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,274
- Total interior livable area: 1,274 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,274
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 4,238 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0017 B:0243 L:0000,2129657
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $549/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $602,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,493
- Date on market: 10/14/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,009/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Contingent | $699,900$549/sqft |
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| 10/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+10.2%$549/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Sold | $635,000+2.4%$498/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73331079 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2025 | Contingent | $619,900$487/sqft |
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| 1/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $619,900+181.8%$487/sqft |
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| 8/31/2000 | Sold | $220,000+91.3%$173/sqft |
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| 10/12/1995 | Sold | $115,000$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,366 +3.4% | $561,400 +6% |
| 2024 | $6,156 +3.2% | $529,800 +11.1% |
| 2023 | $5,967 | $477,000 |
| 2022 | $5,967 +5.8% | $477,000 +16.7% |
| 2021 | $5,639 +4.7% | $408,600 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $5,387 +0.4% | $372,800 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $5,367 +3% | $355,400 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $5,212 +7.2% | $338,900 +10.5% |
| 2017 | $4,863 +3% | $306,600 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $4,721 +4.9% | $301,300 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $4,501 +3.8% | $274,300 +5.9% |
| 2014 | $4,335 +2% | $259,100 -4.7% |
| 2012 | $4,251 +2.8% | $272,000 -1% |
| 2011 | $4,134 +3.1% | $274,700 -4% |
| 2010 | $4,010 +5.6% | $286,200 -2.6% |
| 2009 | $3,796 +5% | $293,800 -5.1% |
| 2008 | $3,614 +7% | $309,700 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $3,377 -0.6% | $313,600 +3.5% |
| 2006 | $3,396 +5.3% | $302,900 +6.9% |
| 2005 | $3,225 +3.8% | $283,400 +6.8% |
| 2004 | $3,107 +13.7% | $265,300 +25% |
| 2003 | $2,732 +12.5% | $212,300 +18.3% |
| 2002 | $2,429 +25.1% | $179,500 +40.2% |
| 1999 | $1,942 +34.4% | $128,000 +12.1% |
| 1994 | $1,445 | $114,200 |
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