54 Buffum St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$233,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,247
Sq Ft
$187
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1801
Year Built
4
Parking
9
Days on Market
Sold 2000 Listed Oct 10, 2000 • MLS# 30452221 Copied! • Updated Oct 8, 2008

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $229,900
Final Sale Price: $233,000
Difference: +$3,100 (+1.3%)
Performance Metrics
101.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $184
Sale $/sq ft: $187
This property sold for $187 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 9 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$187/sq ft
Area Median
$407/sq ft
Difference
54.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

CHARMING 2-3 BEDROOM ANTIQUE COLONIAL.3 WORKING FP'S.HARDWOOD FLOORS. NEW KITCHEN WITH MAPLE CABINETS.EXTERIOR JUST PAINTED. LAP POOL. GREAT NORTH SALEM LOCATION.OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCTOBER 15 12-2

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

64.6%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73594078
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 22, 2026
$649,900
MLS #73594078 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #30695470
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 16, 2003
$292,000
MLS #30695470
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Sold
Nov 30, 2000
$233,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
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Listed for Sale
Oct 10, 2000
$229,900
Original listing
Agent: Wendy Bugler Office: Dewolfe-Beverly

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
1999 $1,999 $126,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,999
Tax Year 1999
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$126,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1801
Living Area 1,247 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Leased Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full, Garage Access
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Storage, Fenced Yard
Pool In Ground
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio
Features Paved Drive
Total Spaces 4
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $1,999
Assessed Value $126,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color BLUE
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 10 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1801
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,247 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Leased Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Garage Access
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique
Year Built: 1801
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Storage, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Pool: Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf
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
The Phoenix School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Bates School
0.4 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
B-
Carlton School
0.8 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
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.1 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
C+
Saltonstall School
1.3 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
1.4 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
1.4 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
C
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.5 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B-
Collins Middle School
1.0 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
1.3 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
1.6 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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54 Buffum St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Wendy Bugler
Listing Office Dewolfe-Beverly
Office Phone 978-927-7100
Agent MLS ID C4502096
Office MLS ID C00300
Listing Data Updated Oct 8, 2008 1:09 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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