FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
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289 Essex St # 101, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
$480,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$495,000
Final Sale Price:
$480,000
Difference:
$15,000 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
74
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$398
Sale $/sq ft:
$386
This property sold for $386 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.
The property spent 74 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 40 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$386/sq ft
Area Median
$435/sq ft
Difference
11.2%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Right in downtown Salem! Enjoy all the Salem has to offer right outside your door. The commuter train around the corner, enjoy fine dining restaurants, boutique shops, waterfront and strolling historic streets with easy access to major routes. Professionally managed and pet friendly! Beautiful one level living unit with granite counters and high end cabinetry, two bedrooms and two baths, laundry in unit with deeded garage parking in the building, a major plus for downtown Salem. New heat and a/c system in 2017. Open House Sunday 12 - 1:30 PM Sept 26 come on by!
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Property History
Market Insights
13.4%
Price Range
76
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73338062
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Previously Sold
Mar 27, 2025
$554,000
MLS #73338062
Sold
Nov 11, 2021
$480,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 76
Listed for Sale
Aug 5, 2021
$485,000
Original listing
Agent: Philip O'Donnell
Office: Armstrong Field Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $554,000 | - | - | MLS #73338062 |
| 11/11/2021 | ✓ Sold | $480,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/05/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $485,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,963 | $359,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,963
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$279
Monthly
Assessed Value
$359,600
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1987
Living Area
1,244 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Under, Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,963
Assessed Value
$359,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$279 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
33
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Two Tax Bills. One For The Unit $4, 751.14 And Another For The Parking Spot $211.14. Please Allow 48 Hour For Response Seller Is Overseas.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Garden"]
Unit/Building
101
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans (4)
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
76 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1987
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,244 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Decorative Molding
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Decorative Molding
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Decorative Molding
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
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:
Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1987
Effective Year (Renovated):
2005
Structure Type:
Garden
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Under, Off Street, Deeded
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
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Saltonstall School
0.6 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-
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+
Bates School
1.0 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+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
1.1 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
1.1 mi
106 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
C-
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.1 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
1.2 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
0.6 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
0.7 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
1.2 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
289 Essex St # 101, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Philip O'Donnell
Agent MLS ID
C8000753
Office MLS ID
C95180
Listing Data Updated
Nov 13, 2021 10:09 AM EST
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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