BACK ON THE MARKET DUE TO BUYER FINANCING! Welcome to this beautifully updated classic New England Cape, ideally located just steps from Vinnin Square in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Blending timeless charm with thoughtful modern updates, this home is truly move-in ready. Step inside to gleaming hardwood floors and a warm, inviting living room centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The main level also features a spacious dining room, an updated open-concept kitchen, and a conveniently located first-floor bedroom. Just off the kitchen, the updated three-season room provides the perfect space to relax, entertain, or enjoy your morning coffee. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom.The finished lower level adds even more living and entertaining space, complete with a wet bar, perfect for game days, movie nights, or hosting friends and family. Recent improvements include an updated kitchen and bathrooms, a new furnace and water heater, a new patio, and more.Outside, enjoy a fenced-in backyard with a new patio, offering a great setting for summer cookouts and outdoor entertaining. A detached garage provides additional parking and storage.Conveniently located just minutes from the beach, golf course, commuter rail, shopping, dining, and all the history and excitement of downtown Salem, this home offers the perfect combination of character, updates, and location. A must-see Salem home! Open House Saturday 9/26 10-12PM
For sale
Price cut: $14.1K (9/21)
$674,900
5 Chandler Rd, Salem, MA 01970
3beds
2,049sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
5,990 Square Feet Lot
$662,700 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceDetached garageNew patioUpdated open-concept kitchenGleaming hardwood floorsUpdated three-season roomFenced-in backyard
- 31 days
- 1,697
- 162
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kendall Reyes 603-691-3780,
Real Broker MA, LLC 855-450-0442
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73562543
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,049
- Total interior livable area: 2,049 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,594
- Finished area below ground: 455
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 5,990 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0021 B:0173 L:0000,2130055
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Golf, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $551,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,942
- Date on market: 8/29/2026
Estimated market value
$662,700
$630,000 - $696,000
$3,926/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $674,900-2%$329/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73562543 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2026 | Pending sale | $689,000$336/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73562543 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $689,000+40.6%$336/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73562543 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2020 | Sold | $490,000+19.5%$239/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $409,900+13.9%$200/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #72747810 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2013 | Listing removed | $360,000$176/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead #71569321 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2013 | Listed for sale | $360,000-3.2%$176/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Marblehead #71569321 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2005 | Sold | $372,000+84.6%$182/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/1992 | Sold | $201,500$98/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,614 +0.4% | $495,100 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $5,590 +3.8% | $481,100 +11.8% |
| 2023 | $5,384 | $430,400 |
| 2022 | $5,384 +5.2% | $430,400 +16% |
| 2021 | $5,120 -0.4% | $371,000 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $5,141 +0.4% | $355,800 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $5,120 +4.4% | $339,100 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $4,905 +2.3% | $318,900 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $4,793 +6.3% | $302,200 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $4,507 +2.9% | $287,600 +7.7% |
| 2015 | $4,381 +7.9% | $267,000 +10% |
| 2014 | $4,062 +1.9% | $242,800 -4.8% |
| 2012 | $3,986 +2% | $255,000 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $3,908 +1.8% | $259,700 -5.3% |
| 2010 | $3,840 -0.2% | $274,100 -8% |
| 2009 | $3,849 +5% | $297,900 -5.1% |
| 2008 | $3,664 +5.2% | $314,000 -2.9% |
| 2007 | $3,484 +0.8% | $323,500 +4.9% |
| 2006 | $3,458 +7.9% | $308,500 +9.6% |
| 2005 | $3,205 +5.6% | $281,600 +8.7% |
| 2004 | $3,034 +14.7% | $259,100 +26.1% |
| 2003 | $2,645 +10.1% | $205,500 +15.7% |
| 2002 | $2,403 +4.9% | $177,600 +17.6% |
| 1999 | $2,291 +29% | $151,000 +7.5% |
| 1994 | $1,776 | $140,400 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Horace Mann Laboratory School
- Middle: Collins Middle School
- High: Salem High School
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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