3 Larch Avenue, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$410,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,061
Sq Ft
$199
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1960
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
12
Days on Market
Sold 2002 Listed Aug 2, 2002 • MLS# 30632097 Copied! • Updated Oct 11, 2002

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $419,900
Final Sale Price: $410,000
Difference: $9,900 (-2.4%)
Performance Metrics
97.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $204
Sale $/sq ft: $199
This property sold for $199 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.4% below the original asking price.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$199/sq ft
Area Median
$412/sq ft
Difference
51.7%

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

About this home

MAGNIFICENT HOME IN KERNWOOD AREA FEATURES VAULTED CEILING IN LIVING ROOM, BLUESTONE HEARTH FIREPLACE, 25 FT KITCHEN, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLRS, BEAUTIFUL PERENNIAL GRDN,4TH BDRM POSSIBLE. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY. OPEN HOUSE SUN 8/11, 1-3PM.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

55.7%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73577982
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Nov 13, 2026
$924,900
MLS #73577982
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Sold
Oct 11, 2002
$410,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Aug 2, 2002
$419,900
Original listing
Agent: Jim Armstrong Office: Vernon A. Martin, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2002 $3,372 $249,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,372
Tax Year 2002
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$249,200

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1960
Living Area 2,061 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Partial, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,372
Assessed Value $249,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Washer/Dryer
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color BROWN
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1960
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,061 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Levels
Multi/Split

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partial, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1960
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility
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
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Carlton School
0.3 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+
Bates School
0.5 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+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
0.9 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
0.9 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
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
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.6 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
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.8 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
1.3 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
1.2 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
1.9 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

3 Larch Avenue, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jim Armstrong
Listing Office Vernon A. Martin, Inc.
Office Phone 978-745-6002
Agent MLS ID C0001457
Office MLS ID C73406
Listing Data Updated Oct 11, 2002 4:36 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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