This is your opportunity to take an untouched antique Victorian and bring her into the 21st century! Located just four houses from historic Salem Common, this grand four-bedroom home offers timeless character & incredible potential. Featuring front & back staircases, spacious rooms, tall ceilings, large windows, & a walk-up attic, this property is a rare find. The home’s rich Victorian details have been beautifully preserved, including the gracious curved grand staircase, carved marble fireplaces, original hardwood floors, solid wood doors with antique doorknobs, marble sinks/counters, built-in cabinetry, butler’s pantry, & even converted gas light fixtures. The flexible floor plan lends itself perfectly to a multi-generational setup or in-law suite. Whether you're a preservation enthusiast or looking to create a custom dream home, this property offers endless possibilities just minutes from the MBTA commuter rail, shops & dining.
Sold for $762,500
$762,500
8 Briggs St, Salem, MA 01970
4beds
2,754sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$1,053,200 Zestimate®
$277/sqft
$4,071 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,053,200
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Listed by:
Merry Fox Team 978-808-8064,
MerryFox Realty 978-808-8064,
Daniel Fox 978-808-8064
Bought with:
Amanda Brawley
RE/MAX Beacon
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73390063
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,754
- Total interior livable area: 2,754 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,754
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
- Waterfront features: Harbor, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2136984
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
- Subdivision: Salem Common
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $277/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $626,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,109
- Date on market: 10/27/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $762,500-4.6%$277/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $799,000-5.9%$290/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,000$308/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,109 +4.9% | $626,900 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $6,774 +4% | $583,000 +12% |
| 2023 | $6,514 | $520,700 |
| 2022 | $6,514 +1.2% | $520,700 +11.6% |
| 2021 | $6,436 +1.4% | $466,400 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $6,346 -0.3% | $439,200 +4.1% |
| 2019 | $6,368 +3.2% | $421,700 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $6,170 +5.1% | $401,200 +8.3% |
| 2017 | $5,873 +1.2% | $370,300 |
| 2016 | $5,803 +2% | $370,300 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $5,691 +5.9% | $346,800 +8% |
| 2014 | $5,374 +8.5% | $321,200 +1.4% |
| 2012 | $4,953 +1.7% | $316,900 -2% |
| 2011 | $4,869 +6.7% | $323,500 -0.6% |
| 2010 | $4,562 +2.3% | $325,600 -5.7% |
| 2009 | $4,461 +2.7% | $345,300 -7.2% |
| 2008 | $4,342 +6.6% | $372,100 -1.6% |
| 2007 | $4,073 -1.9% | $378,200 +2.2% |
| 2006 | $4,150 +6.6% | $370,200 +8.2% |
| 2005 | $3,894 +6.3% | $342,200 +9.4% |
| 2004 | $3,663 +32% | $312,800 +45.1% |
| 2003 | $2,775 +12.1% | $215,600 +17.8% |
| 2002 | $2,476 -1.7% | $183,000 +10.2% |
| 1999 | $2,518 +38% | $166,000 +15.1% |
| 1994 | $1,824 | $144,200 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
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- 5/10Carlton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Saltonstall SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- NASalem Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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