Looking for the quintessential McIntire District lifestyle in the heart of downtown Salem? This beautiful antique colonial is what you have been looking for. Ditch the cars in your private driveway and never cook again unless you want to! You're only a block from coffee shops, local eateries, and some of Salem’s best restaurants. If you do enjoy cooking, the spacious kitchen, formal dining, and living room, all with cozy fireplaces, are perfect for whipping up a masterpiece and entertaining at home. The good times can spill outside to the adorable patio area and garden. A large mudroom and second-floor laundry keep things tidy, while two guest bedrooms and two full baths make overnight stays a breeze. After a fun night, unwind in your oversized primary bedroom with its own fireplace. Want to keep this fabulous home all to yourself? 78 Federal Street is ready to be your perfect Salem retreat, where every day feels like a getaway in the heart of it all!
Sold for $775,000
$775,000
78 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970
3beds
1,856sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1827
2,330 Square Feet Lot
$938,300 Zestimate®
$418/sqft
$3,593 Estimated rent
Home value
$938,300
$863,000 - $1.02M
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Second-floor laundryPrivate drivewayAdorable patio areaSpacious kitchenLarge mudroom
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Listed by:
Merry Fox Team 978-808-8064,
MerryFox Realty 978-808-8064,
Daniel Fox 978-808-8064
Bought with:
Merry Fox Team
MerryFox Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73451110
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Mud Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,856
- Total interior livable area: 1,856 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,856
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Tandem
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 2,330 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2132893
- Zoning: B1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1827
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $418/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $776,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,809
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $775,000-3%$418/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Contingent | $799,000$430/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+232.9%$430/sqft |
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| 8/31/1998 | Sold | $240,000+29.7%$129/sqft |
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| 9/30/1992 | Sold | $185,000-11.9%$100/sqft |
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| 11/30/1990 | Sold | $210,000$113/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,809 +2.8% | $776,800 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $8,566 +4.8% | $737,200 +12.8% |
| 2023 | $8,177 | $653,600 |
| 2022 | $8,177 +2.6% | $653,600 +13.2% |
| 2021 | $7,970 +1.3% | $577,500 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $7,865 +1% | $544,300 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $7,789 +2.8% | $515,800 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $7,579 +2.6% | $492,800 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $7,384 +1.2% | $465,600 |
| 2016 | $7,296 +4.3% | $465,600 +9.2% |
| 2015 | $6,996 +7.2% | $426,300 +9.3% |
| 2014 | $6,526 +4.3% | $390,100 -2.5% |
| 2012 | $6,254 +2.4% | $400,100 -1.4% |
| 2011 | $6,106 +6.3% | $405,700 -1.1% |
| 2010 | $5,746 +7.6% | $410,100 -0.8% |
| 2009 | $5,340 +3.8% | $413,300 -6.2% |
| 2008 | $5,143 +7.2% | $440,700 -1.1% |
| 2007 | $4,797 -0.2% | $445,400 +3.9% |
| 2006 | $4,805 +4.3% | $428,600 +5.8% |
| 2005 | $4,609 +6.4% | $405,000 +9.5% |
| 2004 | $4,333 +11.2% | $370,000 +22.2% |
| 2003 | $3,898 +8.6% | $302,900 +14.2% |
| 2002 | $3,588 +30.1% | $265,200 +45.9% |
| 1999 | $2,758 +22.5% | $181,800 +2.1% |
| 1994 | $2,252 | $178,000 |
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Neighborhood: Federal Street
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- 5/10Saltonstall SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.8 mi
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- 6/10Collins Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
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