Exquisitely renovated in 2018–2019, this refined residence on coveted Chestnut Street seamlessly marries 19th-century elegance with modern luxury. Built in 1870, it retains high ceilings, gracious 2nd Empire windows, original woodwork, & heart pine floors. And the sweeping staircase with is curved mahogany rail ascending to the 3rd floor...truly stunning! All systems are new, including 4-zone HVAC, wiring, plumbing, and luxe baths and kitchen. The custom kitchen offers ingenious storage, Sub-Zero and Thermador appliances, and is flooded with light through colonial revival doors surmounted by a Palladian window, opening to a deck overlooking the garden. Upper floors feature tranquil bedrooms, offices, elegant baths, and laundry; the primary suite indulges with a bespoke dressing room and a marble mosaic bath. The lower level includes a sunny play/workout room, workshop, storage, and second laundry. With off street parking, in a leafy residential setting, moments from downtown Salem!
Sold for $1,975,000
$1,975,000
46 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
5beds
3,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
2,574 Square Feet Lot
$2,022,300 Zestimate®
$564/sqft
$6,573 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,022,300
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Original woodworkColonial revival doorsDeck overlooking the gardenMarble mosaic bathElegant bathsTranquil bedroomsCurved mahogany rail
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Listed by:
Michael Selbst 617-504-9159,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 978-526-0243
Bought with:
Erica Petersiel
Sagan Harborside Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73363743
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,500
- Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,200
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Patio
Lot
- Size: 2,574 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:25 L:0216,2131593
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Salem
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2025 | Sold | $1,975,000+6.8%$564/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Contingent | $1,850,000$529/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+131.3%$529/sqft |
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| 7/10/2018 | Sold | $800,000-3%$229/sqft |
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| 6/13/2018 | Pending sale | $825,000$236/sqft |
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| 6/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $825,000$236/sqft |
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| 5/1/2018 | Listing removed | $825,000$236/sqft |
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| 4/17/2018 | Pending sale | $825,000$236/sqft |
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| 3/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $825,000+23.1%$236/sqft |
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| 12/18/2013 | Sold | $670,000-7.6%$191/sqft |
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| 10/27/2013 | Pending sale | $725,000$207/sqft |
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| 9/17/2013 | Listed for sale | $725,000-3.3%$207/sqft |
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| 10/19/2012 | Listing removed | $749,900$214/sqft |
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| 6/7/2012 | Price change | $749,900-2.5%$214/sqft |
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| 3/15/2012 | Listed for sale | $769,000-0.8%$220/sqft |
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| 11/3/2011 | Listing removed | $775,000$221/sqft |
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| 4/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $775,000+168.2%$221/sqft |
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| 8/28/1997 | Sold | $289,000+3.6%$83/sqft |
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| 4/5/1991 | Sold | $279,000$80/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,009 +6.3% | $1,235,400 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $13,177 +5.7% | $1,134,000 +13.8% |
| 2023 | $12,461 | $996,100 |
| 2022 | $12,461 +4.2% | $996,100 +15% |
| 2021 | $11,958 +3.2% | $866,500 +8.1% |
| 2020 | $11,585 -2.4% | $801,700 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,867 +8.2% | $785,900 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $10,972 +1.1% | $713,400 +4.3% |
| 2017 | $10,850 +2.5% | $684,100 +1.3% |
| 2016 | $10,587 +2.7% | $675,600 +7.5% |
| 2015 | $10,309 +7.5% | $628,200 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $9,586 +8.7% | $573,000 +1.5% |
| 2012 | $8,822 +2.4% | $564,400 -1.4% |
| 2011 | $8,613 +1.5% | $572,300 -5.5% |
| 2010 | $8,484 +11.6% | $605,600 +2.9% |
| 2009 | $7,605 +4.7% | $588,600 -5.5% |
| 2008 | $7,267 +4.1% | $622,700 -4% |
| 2007 | $6,983 +1.7% | $648,400 +5.8% |
| 2006 | $6,869 +1.7% | $612,800 +3.3% |
| 2005 | $6,752 +5.7% | $593,300 +8.8% |
| 2004 | $6,387 +12.1% | $545,400 +23.2% |
| 2003 | $5,699 +12.5% | $442,800 +18.2% |
| 2002 | $5,068 +27.8% | $374,600 +43.3% |
| 1999 | $3,967 +37% | $261,500 +14.2% |
| 1994 | $2,896 | $228,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
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- 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
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