5 Mall St # 1, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$320,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
880
Sq Ft
$364
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
1
Parking
16
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 15, 2020 • MLS# 72656834 Copied! • Updated Jul 16, 2020

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $314,900
Final Sale Price: $320,000
Difference: +$5,100 (+1.6%)
Performance Metrics
101.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $358
Sale $/sq ft: $364
This property sold for $364 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$364/sq ft
Area Median
$476/sq ft
Difference
23.6%

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

About this home

Welcome home to your lovely and tastefully appointed unit in the vibrant and charming downtown district! Steps from Salem Common and within close proximity to so many historic sites, Peabody Essex Museum, abundant restaurants, beach, train service, the list just goes on. The unit offers two spacious bedrooms, an ample living room, dining room and a well proportioned updated kitchen and bath. Beautiful wide pine hardwood floors, brick fireplace, private deck, lots of storage space in the basement and off street parking are just some of the features and amenities of this fine unit within a registered historic building. With all that this home offers and it's surroundings, it will get snapped up quickly, don't miss this opportunity and schedule your showing today!

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Property History

Market Insights

99.2%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73564115
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 15, 2026
$2,550
MLS #73564115 - Active
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Sold
Jul 10, 2020
$320,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
May 15, 2020
$314,900
Original listing
Agent: Eliot Cristobal Office: EXIT Realty Beatrice Associates
Previous Transaction - MLS #72269720
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 10, 2018
$285,000
MLS #72269720

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $3,962 $274,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,962
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$267
Monthly
Assessed Value
$274,200

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 Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Pine
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher
Fireplace Kitchen
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric 220 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,962
Assessed Value $274,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $267 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Please Review Property Info, 3d Tour And Neighborhood Before Making An Appointment. Room Sizes Are Approximated, Agents/buyers To Verify.. All Parties Must Comply With Cdc Guidelines And Protocols For Covid19.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden","2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 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
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Pine
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Garden, 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Kitchen
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Other
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
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Carlton School
0.5 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
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
0.6 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
0.6 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
C+
Saltonstall School
0.8 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+
Bates School
1.0 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
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
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
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
0.6 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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5 Mall St # 1, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Eliot Cristobal
Agent MLS ID B8001114
Office MLS ID AN3958
Listing Data Updated Jul 16, 2020 12:26 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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