20 Turner St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$650,000
Est. $3,460/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,014
Sq Ft
$641
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1739
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 29, 2025 • MLS# 73375529

About this home

Rare antique cottage in coveted Derby Street area was built by William Messervy, circa 1739. Smell the salty ocean air and enjoy old world features such as exposed beams, polished pine floors, paned windows and cozy nooks. Plus, updated kitchen & baths, mini-split systems for heat and AC, two bedrooms, good sized closets, ample parking and patio area all await the lucky new owner. You will want to call this charmer home and enjoy the wonderful opportunity to live near the Harbor, House of Seven Gables, Salem Common, Pickering Wharf, the vibrant downtown district, commuter rail, Ferry to Boston and much more. Easy to view, so give us a call, text or email for an appointment. Or, come to the Open Houses the weekend of 5/17-5/18/25.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $659,000
Final Sale Price: $650,000
Difference: $9,000 (-1.4%)
Performance Metrics
98.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $650
Sale $/sq ft: $641
This property sold for $641 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.4% below the original asking price.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1739
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,014 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Heating
Ductless
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Ductless
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
Bathroom - Half, First Floor
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Antique
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Patio
Patio/Porch Features
Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Features
Harbor, Ocean, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.07 acres
Lot Size
2,927 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0700
Lot Features
Level, Other
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$6,229
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$549,300
Tax Lot
0016
Tax Map Number
41
Parcel Number
M:41 L:0016,2137765
Zoning
B1

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Open house Saturday May 17th, 11:30 to 1:00 and Sunday May 18th, 2:30 to 4:00 Any offers will be presented Monday May 19th after 6 PM. Please allow 48 hours for sellers response.

Location

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Neighborhood

20 Turner St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $519
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

1.4%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 26, 2025
$650,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
May 15, 2025
$659,000
Original listing
Agent: Mindy Reichman Office: Tache Real Estate, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 15, 2025 New Listing Added $659,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$641

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,229 $549,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,229
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$549,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mindy Reichman
Listing Office Tache Real Estate, Inc.
Agent MLS ID C0001629
Office MLS ID C86500

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