Charming 2-bedroom condo just down the street from Salem Common, The Daniels House, and a block from Historic Derby Street and the Pickering Wharf waterfront. Details such as over 8-foot ceilings, tall windows, pretty hardwood floors, and one off-street parking space make 48 Essex a lovely place to live! Enter into a large, divided front parlor that can be used as living room and dining room and/or home office. The eat-in kitchen features plentiful custom maple cabinets, granite counters, and exposed brick for added character. Both bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space, and the full bathroom offers classic comfort with tasteful finishes. Enjoy added conveniences like laundry and private storage in the basement, plus a shared common deck on the floor—perfect for relaxing outdoors. A perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort in one of Salem’s most desirable neighborhoods!
Sold for $430,000
$430,000
48 Essex St APT 6, Salem, MA 01970
2beds
880sqft
Condominium
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$431,800 Zestimate®
$489/sqft
$2,880 Estimated rent
Home value
$431,800
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Divided front parlorEat-in kitchenExposed brickPretty hardwood floorsOff-street parking spaceShared common deckAmple closet space
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Listed by:
Merry Fox Team 978-808-8064,
MerryFox Realty 978-808-8064,
Daniel Fox 978-808-8064
Bought with:
Kathleen Fitzgerald
RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73389360
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 880
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 880
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Waterfront features: Harbor, Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Details
- Parcel number: 2136891
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $400 monthly
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $489/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $367,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,172
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2025 | Sold | $430,000+1.2%$489/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Contingent | $425,000$483/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+84%$483/sqft |
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| 10/2/2017 | Sold | $231,000+0.9%$263/sqft |
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| 8/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $229,000+69.6%$260/sqft |
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| 1/25/2013 | Sold | $135,000-9.4%$153/sqft |
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| 5/29/2011 | Listing removed | $149,000$169/sqft |
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| 4/27/2011 | Price change | $149,000-6.3%$169/sqft |
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| 2/14/2011 | Listed for sale | $159,000-41.1%$181/sqft |
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| 7/28/2005 | Sold | $270,000+8%$307/sqft |
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| 7/1/2003 | Sold | $250,000+90.1%$284/sqft |
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| 9/27/2000 | Sold | $131,500+71.9%$149/sqft |
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| 10/1/1998 | Sold | $76,500$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,172 +2% | $367,900 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $4,091 +5.5% | $352,100 +13.6% |
| 2023 | $3,877 | $309,900 |
| 2022 | $3,877 -2% | $309,900 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $3,956 +8.9% | $286,700 +14% |
| 2020 | $3,633 +16.5% | $251,400 +21.7% |
| 2019 | $3,118 +14.5% | $206,500 +16.6% |
| 2018 | $2,724 +2.3% | $177,100 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $2,663 +5.9% | $167,900 +4.6% |
| 2016 | $2,515 -0.9% | $160,500 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $2,539 -1.9% | $154,700 |
| 2014 | $2,588 -9.3% | $154,700 -15.3% |
| 2012 | $2,854 -11.4% | $182,600 -14.7% |
| 2011 | $3,222 +1.9% | $214,100 -5.2% |
| 2010 | $3,163 +2.7% | $225,800 -5.3% |
| 2009 | $3,080 +5.2% | $238,400 -5% |
| 2008 | $2,929 -1.7% | $251,000 -9.3% |
| 2007 | $2,981 | $276,800 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
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- 5/10Carlton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
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- NASalem Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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