For sale

$640,000

5 Mooney Ave, Salem, MA 01970

3beds

1,542sqft

$4,394/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$638,500 Zestimate^®

$415/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Quaint period detailDetached one car garageQuiet cul-de-sac roadWalk up atticMature plantingsHigh ceilingsLarge eat-in kitchen

Charming Colonial home in a fabulous North Salem location! This cheery residence boasts a lovely front entry with sunroom which leads to a spacious living/dining area awash in natural light from multiple picture windows. The versatile open concept floor plan offers beautiful hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings and quaint period detail. There is a large eat-in kitchen with a laundry room conveniently located nearby as well as a mud room which is accessible from a second side entrance. The upstairs offers three ample bedrooms, a large tiled bath and a walk up attic. The partially finished full basement offers a cozy office area and plenty of space for storage, a home gym or room to grow. The back yard is level and hosts a patio area as well as a detached one car garage. Perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac road with mature plantings near the historic downtown area, Mack Park, the Salem Commuter Rail/MBTA, Salem/Peabody line and Routes 1/95 and 128. A complete gem of a home!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Level: Second

Dining room

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Forced Air, Steam

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Concrete
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,542
Total interior livable area: 1,542 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,542
Finished area below ground: 756

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 3

Features

Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Waterfront features: Ocean, River, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level

Details

Parcel number: 170142,2129555
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Slate

Condition

Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Salem

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $415/sqft
Tax assessed value: $580,000
Annual tax amount: $6,462
Date on market: 9/29/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$638,500

$607,000 - $670,000

$3,581/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/29/2026	Listed for sale	$640,000+86.9%$415/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73583631 Report a problem
6/22/2016	Sold	$342,500+5.4%$222/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/4/2016	Pending sale	$325,000$211/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71995321 Report a problem
4/27/2016	Listed for sale	$325,000+6.6%$211/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #71995321 Report a problem
2/16/2005	Sold	$305,000$198/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,941 +2.7%	$523,900 +5.2%
2024	$5,786 +5.8%	$497,900 +13.9%
2023	$5,468	$437,100
2022	$5,468 +2%	$437,100 +12.5%
2021	$5,360 +2%	$388,400 +6.8%
2020	$5,257 +2.2%	$363,800 +6.7%
2019	$5,146 +3.3%	$340,800 +5.2%
2018	$4,983 +6.2%	$324,000 +9.6%
2017	$4,690 +3.1%	$295,700 +1.9%
2016	$4,549 +2.2%	$290,300 +7.1%
2015	$4,449 +1.9%	$271,100 +3.9%
2014	$4,365 +1.6%	$260,900 -5.1%
2012	$4,297 +3.9%	$274,900
2011	$4,137 +2.8%	$274,900 -4.3%
2010	$4,024 +6.2%	$287,200 -2%
2009	$3,788 +4.9%	$293,200 -5.3%
2008	$3,612 +7.5%	$309,500 -0.8%
2007	$3,360 -1.5%	$312,000 +2.6%
2006	$3,410 +3.8%	$304,200 +5.4%
2005	$3,284 +4.9%	$288,600 +8%
2004	$3,130 +9.6%	$267,300 +20.5%
2003	$2,855 +10.8%	$221,800 +16.5%
2002	$2,576 +12.4%	$190,400 +26.1%
1999	$2,291 +26%	$151,000 +5.1%
1994	$1,818	$143,700