56 Buffum St. # 1, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
$2,650/mo
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About this home
Expansive apartment offers two, one-bedroom suites opposite one another w/ the living room, kitchen and bath in between. Nice condition. Located on the first floor in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to downtown Salem and the Boston commuter rail. Storage locker in basement with free laundry machines and a small yard. On-call maintenance staff is regularly on site. No realtor or credit fees are charged. It is a quiet building owned for over 30 years by the same person.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Aug 21, 2026
$2,650
Original listing
Agent: Anthony J. Mirabito
Office: Cheever Associates
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $2,650 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,340 sq ft
Lot Size
7,340 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Rental Details
Available
Oct 1, 2026
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Extra Storage, Garden Area, Air Conditioning, Laundry Facilities, Parking
Security Deposit
$1,000
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferences
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
None
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
Single Living Level
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Porch, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
None
County
Essex
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,340 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,340 sq ft above grade
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Single Living Level
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station
Nearby Schools
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
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
|
#325 of 824
|
Score: 50.0
Improved 254 spots from last year
-8.2 below state avg
410 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B-
Carlton School
0.8 mi
|
#468 of 824
|
Score: 45.6
Dropped 47 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
247 students
Diverse
Grades K-05
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.1 mi
|
#388 of 824
|
Score: 48.1
Improved 162 spots from last year
-10.1 below state avg
455 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B-
Saltonstall School
1.3 mi
|
#460 of 824
|
Score: 45.8
Improved 108 spots from last year
-12.4 below state avg
412 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
1.3 mi
|
#568 of 824
|
Score: 42.3
Improved 143 spots from last year
-16 below state avg
286 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
Salem Early Childhood School
1.3 mi
106 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
C-
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.5 mi
|
#671 of 824
|
Score: 37.4
Improved 50 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
293 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
1 school
C+
Collins Middle School
1.0 mi
|
#219 of 352
|
Score: 39.5
Improved 60 spots from last year
-18.7 below state avg
611 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
1.3 mi
|
#139 of 346
|
Score: 56.7
Improved 97 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
480 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 568 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B
Salem High School
1.6 mi
|
#144 of 346
|
Score: 56.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-2.1 below 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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Neighborhood
56 Buffum St. # 1, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Anthony J. Mirabito
Listing Office
Cheever Associates
Office Phone
978-887-9377
Agent MLS ID
B9500782
Office MLS ID
NB1265
Listing Data Updated
Aug 21, 2026 4:25 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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