Beautifully maintained, stylish 1860’s 3 Bedroom + office Mansard home on charming Buffum Street in Salem. Built for the Buffum family, this home is deceptively large with its classic original layout plus a bright, sunny modern kitchen & great room addition overlooking a lovely mature private garden. Extensively renovated in 2 phases: 2014 – the Great Room & Kitchen; and 2019 – Main Bedroom, both bathrooms top to bottom, updated electrical service, and 6 new mini-splits. The first floor offers a beautiful entrance hall with original staircase, large office/BR, which could serve as a sitting room, dining room with a wall of windows overlooking the garden, a sunny great room/kitchen, a library/office, and a glam full bath with a soaking tub with jets...and a heated floor! Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a sleek (2019) bathroom. Lots of extra storage space in the easy access basement. Off-street parking and 10 minutes by foot to the MBTA and everything downtown Salem has to offer
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:$849,000
Final Sale Price:$985,000
Difference:
+$136,000 (+16.0%)
Performance Metrics
116.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:$419
Sale $/sq ft:$487
This property sold for $487 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 16.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 20 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
1870
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,024 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Interior Features
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Heating
Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Range, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Partial
Window Features
Storm Window(s)
Exterior & Structure
Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Antique
Roof
Slate, Rubber
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Deck, Patio
Patio/Porch Features
Deck, Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No
Lot & Land
Lot Size
0.07 acres
Lot Size
3,171 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0700
Lot Features
Easements
Road Frontage Type
Public
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street
Utilities & Systems
Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community Features
Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No
Financial & Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount
$7,455
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$657,400
Parcel Number
M:26 L:0325,2132456
Zoning
R2
Additional Details
Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
2 Easements: A 5' easement running along the driveway and an easement to the house behind to inspect, maintain, and report water pipes running through the property.
Exclusions
Hanging Mirror In Main Br, Hanging Lights: 1st Floor Front Room, Great Room, 1st Floor Bath, Mbr
Location
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Neighborhood
23 Buffum St, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Walkability
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Schools
School information not available
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Estimated Monthly Payment$0
Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest$0
Property Tax$621
Homeowners Insurance$200
PMI$0
Property History
Market Insights
13.8%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
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Sold
May 23, 2025
$985,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 11, 2025
$849,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael SelbstOffice: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Date
Event
Price
Change
$/sqft
Details
05/23/2025
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Sold
$985,000
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Property sold
02/11/2025
🏠
Listed for Sale
$849,000
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Original listing
Price & Status History
Date
Event
Price
Change
Feb 11, 2025
New Listing Added
$849,000
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Market Statistics
Days on Market
20 days
Price per Sq Ft
$487
Tax History
Year
Taxes
Assessment
2025
$7,455
$657,400
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,455
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$657,400
Listing Information
Listing AgentMichael Selbst
Listing OfficeGibson Sotheby's International Realty
