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  • $689,400

    72 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970

    2beds
    1baths
    1,500sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1797
    1,306 Square Feet Lot
    $689,400 Zestimate®
    $460/sqft
    $3,238 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $689,400

    $655,000 - $724,000

    $3,238/mo

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    What's special

    Private Whole furnished house. 2 stories. Walk to ocean, restaurants, Salem Common. WINTER RENTAL FROM JANUARY 2 TO MARCH OR APRIL. Please contact Mark if you have any questions. Super convenient if you are working in the area or working from home, or want quick access to downtown restaurants. The ocean can be seen distantly from the bedroom and there is a public park/walkway that leads to the National Maritime site where you see that piece of ocean. Just around the corner from Salem Common and a short half-mile walk to the historic, shopping and many of the best restaurants in town, including ones on the harbor. One queen bed, a futon bed and a pull out sofa. A decently equipped kitchen. There are two TVs - only one is hooked up as Roku, so bring your own account. As you can see from the photos, there are several good sitting areas in which to work or relax. Plenty of cooking equipment and nice plateware. - No smoking or vaping. - No parties or events - No incense or flame candles. - Pets negotiable: hardwood floors need to be protected. No pets on furniture. No dogs less than 2 years old. To keep the house free of accumulating pet hair, a professional cleaniing will be required. - No drugs. - Loss of the special key incurs a $100 fee. - Required cleaning every month. **Bookings of a month or more will be paid for utilities at actual usage rates (gas and electricity).

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1.5
    Heating
    • Forced air, Oil
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 1,306 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: SALEM35L0420

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1797

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Salem

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $460/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $499,000
    • Annual tax amount: $5,659

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/29/2022Sold$650,000+73.3%$433/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72953034 Report a problem
    12/8/2020Listing removed$2,600$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    12/5/2020Price change$2,600-13.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    10/9/2020Listed for rent$3,000$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    12/12/2018Sold$375,000-8.3%$250/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/14/2018Listed for sale$409,000$273/sqft
    Source: Merry Fox Realty #72414333 Report a problem
    10/27/2018Pending sale$409,000$273/sqft
    Source: Merry Fox Realty #72414333 Report a problem
    10/23/2018Listed for sale$409,000+209.8%$273/sqft
    Source: Merry Fox Realty #72414333 Report a problem
    1/27/1995Sold$132,000$88/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,659 -0.3%$499,000 +2.2%
    2024$5,675 +2.2%$488,400 +10%
    2023$5,552 $443,800
    2022$5,552 +7%$443,800 +18%
    2021$5,190 +0.3%$376,100 +5%
    2020$5,177 +4.4%$358,300 +9.1%
    2019$4,959 +10.1%$328,400 +12.2%
    2018$4,503 +0.3%$292,800 +3.5%
    2017$4,488 +8.1%$283,000 +6.8%
    2016$4,153 -3.3%$265,000 +1.3%
    2015$4,293 +4.7%$261,600 +6.7%
    2014$4,101 +0.9%$245,100 -5.7%
    2012$4,064 +1.8%$260,000 -2%
    2011$3,994 +6.5%$265,400 -0.8%
    2010$3,749 -0.3%$267,600 -8.1%
    2009$3,762 +1.2%$291,200 -8.5%
    2008$3,716 +5.7%$318,400 -2.5%
    2007$3,517 +8.2%$326,600 +12.7%
    2006$3,249 +2.1%$289,800 +3.6%
    2005$3,183 +7.1%$279,700 +10.2%
    2004$2,972 +6.4%$253,800 +17%
    2003$2,793 +17.8%$217,000 +23.9%
    2002$2,370 +19.6%$175,200 +34.2%
    1999$1,981 +52.5%$130,600 +27.2%
    1994$1,299 $102,700
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    Neighborhood: 01970

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