27 Appleton St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

$699,000

Est. $4,334/month

5

Beds

2

Baths

2,280

Sq Ft

$307

Price/Sq Ft

0.11

Acres

1890

Year Built

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Type

21

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$30,000 Listed Dec 1, 2025 • MLS# 73458480 Copied!

About this home

Prime Salem location! This exceptional two-family home offers easy access to Historic Downtown Salem and is ideal for owner-occupants or investors. Unit 1, on the first floor, features 2 bedrooms, HARDWOOD FLOORS, and an updated kitchen and bath. Unit 2 spans the top two levels and offers 4 bedrooms, AN UPDATED CHERRY KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS, and a renovated bathroom. Each unit is SEPARATELY METERED FOR HEAT AND ELECTRICITY and includes its own laundry and basement storage. A large, level fenced yard, ample off-street parking, and a desirable neighborhood near Kernwood Golf Course, shops, waterfront attractions, restaurants, and the COMMUTER RAIL complete the package. Showings begin now.

Property Overview

Property Type

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1890

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

2,280 sq ft

Total Rooms

11

Stories

3

Levels

3

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Year Built 1890

Living Area 2,280 sq ft

Lot Size 0.11 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control, Electric, Hot Water, Steam, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Carpet, Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Crown Molding, High Speed Internet, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Stone/granite/solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture None

Roof Shingle

Features Rain Gutters

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Off Street, Tandem

Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies Per Unit

Financial

Annual Tax $7,195

Assessed Value $634,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Crown Molding, High Speed Internet, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom

Windows: Skylight(s)

Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control, Electric, Hot Water, Steam, Oil

Heating Zones: 4

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

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Neighborhood

27 Appleton St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

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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

E

Elementary Schools

9 schools

A

The Phoenix School

0.7 mi | #62 of 480 | Score: 70.4

+12.2 above state avg

Grades PK-08

A

The Greenhouse School

2.4 mi | #63 of 480 | Score: 70.4

+12.2 above state avg

Grades PK-08

B-

Bates School

0.3 mi | #520 of 1,065 | Score: 60.8

+2.6 above state avg

410 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

B

Carlton School

0.8 mi | #393 of 1,065 | Score: 64.1

+5.9 above state avg

247 students Diverse

Rising School

Grades K-05

B-

Witchcraft Heights School

1.2 mi | #524 of 1,065 | Score: 60.7

+2.5 above state avg

455 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades K-05

B-

Bentley Academy Innovation School

1.3 mi | #515 of 1,065 | Score: 61.0

+2.8 above state avg

286 students Moderate

Rising School

Grades PK-05

A-

Salem Early Childhood School

1.3 mi | #211 of 1,065 | Score: 69.5

+11.3 above state avg

No MCAS data available (this school may be private or serve grades below 3)

106 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK

C+

Saltonstall School

1.4 mi | #619 of 1,065 | Score: 58.1

-0.1 below state avg

412 students Diverse

Grades K-05

C-

Horace Mann Laboratory School

1.7 mi | #768 of 1,065 | Score: 52.8

-5.4 below state avg

293 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

M

Middle Schools

1 school

B

Collins Middle School

1.1 mi | #174 of 480 | Score: 59.1

+0.9 above state avg

611 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

2 schools

B+

Salem Academy Charter School

1.4 mi | #138 of 585 | Score: 71.0

+12.8 above state avg

480 students Diverse

10 sports • 568 athletes

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum

Grades 06-12

B+

Salem High School

1.7 mi | #128 of 585 | Score: 71.8

+13.6 above state avg

952 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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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
12/23/2025	↓ Price Reduced	$699,000	$30,000	-	From $729,000 to $699,000 (-4.1%)
12/01/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$729,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Dec 23, 2025	Price Changed	$699,000	-$30,000
Dec 1, 2025	New Listing Added	$729,000	—

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Days on Market

21 days

Price per Sq Ft

$307

Total Price Drop

-$30,000

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$7,195	$634,500

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