Indulge in year-round views of the sea and Salem Harbor at 9 Ocean Avenue, nestled in a desirable south end neighborhood. Step inside this Victorian style home and be greeted by a welcoming foyer, setting the stage for a classic and functional floor plan. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers a granite island, plenty of storage, and lovely views of the back garden, while the stunning river rock fireplace adds a touch of grandeur to the dining room. With high ceilings and tall windows, the interior is filled with natural light. A period staircase leads to the second floor with three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The third floor, includes the fourth bedroom, a full bath, and a balcony perched above the rooftops offering ever changing vistas of the ocean. Small, easy to maintain back yard. Just around the corner is Salem State University and Forest River Park which offers bike paths, picnic areas and beaches. A special property in a fantastic location in vibrant Salem.
Sold for $850,000
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$850,000
9 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970
4beds
2,164sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
4,007 Square Feet Lot
$951,200 Zestimate®
$393/sqft
$5,220 Estimated rent
Home value
$951,200
$904,000 - $1.01M
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Victorian style homeForest river parkPicnic areasHigh ceilingsPlenty of storageTall windowsSpacious eat-in kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathleen Murphy 603-498-6817,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 978-526-0243
Bought with:
Andrea Bennett
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73158933
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,164
- Total interior livable area: 2,164 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Water
- Waterfront features: Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 4,007 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 2135314
- Zoning: 2164
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $393/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $692,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,741
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2023 | Sold | $850,000$393/sqft |
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| 9/21/2023 | Contingent | $850,000$393/sqft |
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| 9/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $850,000+15.6%$393/sqft |
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| 3/26/2021 | Sold | $735,000+41.6%$340/sqft |
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| 6/19/2014 | Listing removed | $519,000$240/sqft |
Source: Merry Fox Realty #71656474 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2014 | Price change | $519,000-5.5%$240/sqft |
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| 5/15/2014 | Price change | $549,000-3.7%$254/sqft |
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| 4/7/2014 | Listed for sale | $569,900+39.3%$263/sqft |
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| 2/27/2004 | Sold | $409,000+136.4%$189/sqft |
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| 12/10/1993 | Sold | $173,000$80/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,194 +3.2% | $810,800 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $8,908 +2.8% | $766,600 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $8,667 | $692,800 |
| 2022 | $8,667 +13.7% | $692,800 +25.4% |
| 2021 | $7,623 +5.8% | $552,400 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $7,202 +0.3% | $498,400 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $7,177 +3% | $475,300 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $6,967 +1.9% | $453,000 +5% |
| 2017 | $6,840 +2.6% | $431,300 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $6,668 +5% | $425,500 +9.9% |
| 2015 | $6,352 +12.9% | $387,100 +15.1% |
| 2014 | $5,625 +1.8% | $336,200 -4.9% |
| 2012 | $5,524 +3.9% | $353,400 |
| 2011 | $5,319 +3.1% | $353,400 -4% |
| 2010 | $5,158 +13.5% | $368,200 +4.7% |
| 2009 | $4,544 +5.5% | $351,700 -4.7% |
| 2008 | $4,307 +7.5% | $369,100 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $4,008 -0.3% | $372,100 +3.8% |
| 2006 | $4,020 +3.8% | $358,600 +5.4% |
| 2005 | $3,871 +4.9% | $340,200 +8% |
| 2004 | $3,690 +16.5% | $315,100 +28% |
| 2003 | $3,167 +8.5% | $246,100 +14.1% |
| 2002 | $2,918 +33% | $215,700 +49.2% |
| 1999 | $2,194 +17.3% | $144,600 -2.2% |
| 1994 | $1,871 | $147,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Saltonstall SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NASalem Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Collins Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Salem
- 01970
- 9 Ocean Ave
