1-3 Howard St, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970 • Downtown
$899,999
Est. $5,441/month
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About this home
Located in the desirable center of Salem’s activities — steps from historic downtown, the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, museums, shops, restaurants, and all the vibrant energy of the Witch City! Perfect walkability to everything Salem has to offer. ?This up/down 3-family home offers amazing potential and needs a little TLC to shine. Ideal for investors, multi-generational living, or owner-occupants looking to offset costs with rental income. Great bones with period charm!Don’t miss this rare opportunity in one of Salem’s hottest locations.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Contingency Update
Aug 23, 2026
Inspection
Status: Active under contract
Aug 23, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Aug 21, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Back On Market
Aug 10, 2026
Active
Status: Active under contract
Jul 24, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 24, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jul 13, 2026
$899,999
Original listing
Agent: Brenda Rappaport
Office: Austin Realty Group
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2026 | 📝 Contingency Update | - | - | - | Inspection |
| 08/23/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 08/21/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 08/10/2026 | • Back On Market | - | - | - | Active |
| 07/24/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 07/24/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 07/13/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $899,999 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,283 | $768,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,283
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$768,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1894
Living Area
2,597 sq ft
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Stories
3
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
15
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Unit 3 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,283
Assessed Value
$768,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
2nd And 3rd Floor Share One Heating Zone
Exclusions
Ceiling Fan In 2nd Floor Bedroom.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
yellow
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures
Buyer to perform their own due diligence
Documents
None
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
52 days
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,597 sq ft
Total Rooms
15
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,597 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
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Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1894
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
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Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Nearby Schools
School District
Salem School District local
B-
School Safety
2024-25
3.6%
Above Average
2.3%
Suspensions
0.8%
In-School
1.3%
Emergency
1.9% below state avg
Elementary Schools
9 schools
The Phoenix School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Carlton School
0.6 mi
|
#470 of 825
|
Score: 45.5
Dropped 49 spots from last year
-12.7 below state avg
249 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
C+
Saltonstall School
0.7 mi
|
#526 of 825
|
Score: 43.9
Improved 42 spots from last year
-14.3 below state avg
267 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
0.7 mi
|
#532 of 825
|
Score: 43.7
Improved 179 spots from last year
-14.5 below state avg
277 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
Salem Early Childhood School
0.7 mi
107 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B+
Bates School
1.1 mi
|
#318 of 825
|
Score: 50.0
Improved 261 spots from last year
-8.2 below state avg
415 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
C
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.4 mi
|
#653 of 825
|
Score: 38.1
Improved 68 spots from last year
-20.1 below state avg
320 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.5 mi
|
#339 of 825
|
Score: 49.4
Improved 211 spots from last year
-8.8 below state avg
465 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
1 school
B-
Collins Middle School
0.9 mi
|
#203 of 352
|
Score: 40.3
Improved 76 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
753 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
0.5 mi
|
#141 of 346
|
Score: 57.0
Improved 95 spots from last year
-1.2 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 568 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B+
Salem High School
1.5 mi
|
#124 of 346
|
Score: 58.3
Dropped 4 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
960 students
Diverse
18 sports
• 1,080 athletes
Early College Program
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Downtown
1-3 Howard St, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Brenda Rappaport
Listing Office
Austin Realty Group
Office Phone
781-272-5001
Agent MLS ID
CN202705
Office MLS ID
B95211
Listing Data Updated
Sep 6, 2026 3:08 AM EDT
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