FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
LevelSecond
48 Essex St # 6, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
$231,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$229,000
Final Sale Price:
$231,000
Difference:
+$2,000 (+0.9%)
Performance Metrics
100.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$260
Sale $/sq ft:
$263
This property sold for $263 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 0.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 26 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$263/sq ft
Area Median
$483/sq ft
Difference
45.6%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Charming spacious 5 Room, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo located in Historical Salem area. Walk to everything! Minutes from Downtown, Salem Common, Pickering Wharf, fabulous dinning, Shops, Salem Willows, Collins Cove, Museums, MBTA and ferry to Boston. This spacious 2nd floor unit boasts with sun light. Quaint living room opens up to extended room, spectacular for dining room/office space or den area, make it your own. Nice hardwood flooring throughout the unit. Updated kitchen with exposed brick for additional charm, granite counter tops, tiled flooring, lots of cabinetry including two nice pantry style cabinets each side of refrigerator, updated bathroom with newly tiled shower. Off the kitchen, exterior door leading to a cozy back deck, perfect to start your day with your morning coffee or just enjoy the warm evening air relaxing. Back interior stairs lead down to the basement area where you have additional storage, washer and dryers for your convince.
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Property History
Market Insights
46.7%
Price Range
9
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73389360
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Previously Sold
Jul 29, 2025
$430,000
MLS #73389360
Sold
Oct 2, 2017
$231,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 9
Listed for Sale
Aug 7, 2017
$229,000
Original listing
Agent: Linda Carrion
Office: Tache Real Estate, Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $430,000 | - | - | MLS #73389360 |
| 10/02/2017 | ✓ Sold | $231,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/07/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $229,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $2,663 | $167,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,663
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$523
Monthly
Assessed Value
$167,900
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
880 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Basement, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Porch
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,663
Assessed Value
$167,900
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$523 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities
Laundry, Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
All Offer Due In By 6 Tomorrow (8-15) All Offers Will Be Presented At That Time.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Garden"]
Unit/Building
6
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws (4)
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
9 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
880 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
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:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Basement, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Garden
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Paved
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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
0.5 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
0.5 mi
106 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B-
Carlton School
0.6 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-
Saltonstall School
0.8 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
B+
Bates School
1.3 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
C-
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.7 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
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.8 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
Middle Schools
1 school
C+
Collins Middle School
1.2 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
0.5 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
1.8 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
48 Essex St # 6, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listing Information
Listing Office
Tache Real Estate, Inc.
Office Phone
978-745-2004
Agent MLS ID
C9500956
Office MLS ID
C86500
Listing Data Updated
Oct 2, 2017 12:22 PM EDT
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