Townhouse living in the heart of Salem! Graciously & practically laid-out 3 BR + office home, across from the Common. Enter through a private entrance to a small foyer with handy coat closet. This opens to a well proportioned living room w/a gas fireplace. Lovely sightline from the LR - DR- Kitchen, connecting all three spaces while still allowing for individual rooms. The kitchen is smartly located at the back, w/direct access to a private patio & pkg for 2 cars. On the 2nd floor main bedroom with a large custom fitted closet plus an office & second bedroom both with romantic exposed beams & skylights. On the 3rd, private BR and bath...could be a fantastic guest suite, second office, or for au pair. A bathroom on every floor, c/ac, custom interior wood shutters, original pine floors and lots of charm throughout make this an easy home to love. Plus moments from the Salem Common, the wharfs, downtown, & the train station. Three unit, self-managed, 100% owner occupied association.
Sold for $670,000
$670,000
97 Essex St #3, Salem, MA 01970
3beds
1,885sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1761
-- sqft lot
$747,300 Zestimate®
$355/sqft
$4,461 Estimated rent
Home value
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Fantastic guest suiteOffice homeLarge custom fitted closetHandy coat closetPrivate patioRomantic exposed beamsCustom interior wood shutters
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Listed by:
Michael Selbst 617-504-9159,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 978-526-0243
Bought with:
Aranson Maguire Group
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Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73160686
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,885
- Total interior livable area: 1,885 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Waterfront features: Bay, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Details
- Parcel number: M:35 L:0315 S:803,4515769
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1761
- Major remodel year: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
- HOA fee: $270 monthly
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $355/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $626,500
- Annual tax amount: $7,838
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2023 | Sold | $670,000+4.7%$355/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Contingent | $640,000$340/sqft |
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| 9/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $640,000+56.1%$340/sqft |
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| 10/15/2015 | Sold | $410,100-2.1%$218/sqft |
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| 8/23/2015 | Pending sale | $419,000$222/sqft |
Source: Merry Fox Realty #71891731 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2015 | Listed for sale | $419,000$222/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,269 -9.2% | $641,000 -7% |
| 2024 | $8,007 +2.2% | $689,100 +10% |
| 2023 | $7,838 | $626,500 |
| 2022 | $7,838 +4.5% | $626,500 +15.3% |
| 2021 | $7,499 +2% | $543,400 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $7,349 +5.2% | $508,600 +10% |
| 2019 | $6,984 +7.6% | $462,500 +9.6% |
| 2018 | $6,492 +1.5% | $422,100 +4.7% |
| 2017 | $6,395 +5.7% | $403,200 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $6,052 -0.1% | $386,200 +4.6% |
| 2015 | $6,057 +2.9% | $369,100 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $5,889 +5% | $352,000 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $5,608 +1% | $358,800 -2.8% |
| 2011 | $5,555 +3.6% | $369,100 -3.6% |
| 2010 | $5,362 +3.3% | $382,700 -4.8% |
| 2009 | $5,191 +5.7% | $401,800 -4.5% |
| 2008 | $4,912 +2.7% | $420,900 -5.2% |
| 2007 | $4,782 | $444,000 |
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Neighborhood: 01970
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Saltonstall SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- NASalem Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Carlton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Salem
- 01970
- 97 Essex St Unit 3
