For sale

$499,000

52 Mason St, Salem, MA 01970

3beds

1,476sqft

$3,159/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1910

2,026 Square Feet Lot

$495,100 Zestimate^®

$338/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Opportunity awaits with this 3 bedroom with bonus room, 1-bath single-family home in a convenient Salem location. Just minutes from downtown Salem and the commuter rail, you'll enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, parks, and a straightforward commute into Boston. Priced at $499,999 this home is a great opportunity for first-time buyers, commuters, or anyone looking to own a single-family home in Salem at an approachable price point. While the home offers room for cosmetic updates and personal touches, it provides a solid foundation with the potential to build equity over time. If you've been searching for an affordable single-family in Salem with a great location and plenty of potential, this home is worth a look.

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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

Bathroom 1

Level: Second

Dining room

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Hot Water, Oil

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Flooring: Wood
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,476
Total interior livable area: 1,476 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,476
Finished area below ground: 720

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Porch

Lot

Size: 2,026 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 2601060,2132231
Zoning: R2

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Public School, T-Station
Subdivision: North Salem

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Salem

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $338/sqft
Tax assessed value: $505,000
Annual tax amount: $5,444
Date on market: 7/30/2026
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer In Basement

Estimated market value

$495,100

$470,000 - $520,000

$3,490/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/29/2026	Listed for sale	$499,000+302.4%$338/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73556435 Report a problem
11/23/1988	Sold	$124,000$84/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,103 +1.5%	$450,000 +4%
2024	$5,029 +4.5%	$432,800 +12.5%
2023	$4,811	$384,600
2022	$4,811 +2.7%	$384,600 +13.3%
2021	$4,685 +6%	$339,500 +11%
2020	$4,420 +9%	$305,900 +13.9%
2019	$4,056 +4.2%	$268,600 +6.2%
2018	$3,891 +3.1%	$253,000 +6.3%
2017	$3,773 +9.6%	$237,900 +8.3%
2016	$3,441 -0.6%	$219,600 +4.1%
2015	$3,461 +2.6%	$210,900 +4.6%
2014	$3,374 +4.1%	$201,700 -2.7%
2012	$3,240 +0.1%	$207,300 -3.6%
2011	$3,236 +3.6%	$215,000 -3.5%
2010	$3,123 +0.8%	$222,900 -7%
2009	$3,097 +3.5%	$239,700 -6.5%
2008	$2,992 +14.7%	$256,400 +5.9%
2007	$2,608 -1.3%	$242,200 +2.8%
2006	$2,642 +5%	$235,700 +6.7%
2005	$2,515 +6.4%	$221,000 +9.5%
2004	$2,364 +15.8%	$201,900 +27.2%
2003	$2,042 +19%	$158,700 +25.2%
2002	$1,716 +9.6%	$126,800 +22.9%
1999	$1,566 +22.7%	$103,200 +2.3%
1994	$1,276	$100,900