Opportunity awaits at 79 Lawrence Street, a single-family home full of potential in the heart of historic Salem. Perfect for first-time buyers, contractors, or those looking to build sweat equity, this property offers a solid opportunity to customize and update to your taste. Conveniently located near downtown Salem, Salem University, shopping, dining, public transportation, and major commuter routes, this home combines location with value-add potential. Whether you’re envisioning a thoughtful renovation or a long-term investment, this is a chance to create something special in a highly desirable neighborhood. Bring your vision and make this Salem home your own.
Sold for $370,000
$370,000
79 Lawrence St, Salem, MA 01970
3beds
921sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2,648 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$402/sqft
$2,796 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listed by:
Derek T. Beatrice 781-883-9433,
Real Broker MA, LLC 774-314-9448,
Carol Beatrice 781-929-1010
Bought with:
Jack Bartel
New Western
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73482768
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Office
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Other, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 921
- Total interior livable area: 921 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 921
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Waterfront features: Bay, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 2,648 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:23 L:0125,2130916
- 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: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses, 60 Amps/Less
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Salem
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Sold | $370,000-10%$402/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $410,900$446/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,835 +3.1% | $426,400 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $4,689 +3.5% | $403,500 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $4,532 | $362,300 |
| 2022 | $4,532 +2.9% | $362,300 +13.5% |
| 2021 | $4,404 +3.9% | $319,100 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $4,237 +0.4% | $293,200 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $4,219 +3% | $279,400 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $4,096 +8.2% | $266,300 +11.6% |
| 2017 | $3,784 +3.4% | $238,600 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $3,659 +2.7% | $233,500 +7.5% |
| 2015 | $3,564 +3.3% | $217,200 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $3,450 +2% | $206,200 -4.7% |
| 2012 | $3,381 +4.6% | $216,300 +0.7% |
| 2011 | $3,233 +3.1% | $214,800 -4% |
| 2010 | $3,135 +3.7% | $223,800 -4.3% |
| 2009 | $3,022 +4.6% | $233,900 -5.5% |
| 2008 | $2,889 +7.1% | $247,600 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $2,698 -0.6% | $250,500 +3.5% |
| 2006 | $2,713 +5.4% | $242,000 +7% |
| 2005 | $2,573 +3.9% | $226,100 +6.9% |
| 2004 | $2,477 +11.2% | $211,500 +22.3% |
| 2003 | $2,227 +13.7% | $173,000 +19.5% |
| 2002 | $1,959 +19% | $144,800 +33.5% |
| 1999 | $1,646 +22.3% | $108,500 +2% |
| 1994 | $1,346 | $106,400 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Horace Mann Laboratory SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Collins Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Salem High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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