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5 Fairview Road, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$612,000
Est. $3,808/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,805
Sq Ft
$339
Price/Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1956
Year Built
15
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 12, 2022 • MLS# 73035215 Copied!

About this home

This home has been lovingly maintained and has remained in the same family since it was built in 1956, making it a true gem. One-floor ranch-style living, located up the road from Salem Harbor. Inviting living room with wood-burning fireplace and built-in book cases, formal dining area and an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. New windows, new roof, new garage door, and electrical updated with new panel, newer heating system. Very expansive basement with opportunity to finish and still have ample storage! Deck leads to fenced-in yard. Location is ideal with close proximity to the recently renovated Forest River Park, Historic Downtown Salem, restaurants, shops, Sophia Gordon Theater, biking and walking trails. Home-sweet-home.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ELKINSON BLAKE
Mailing Address ELKINSON BLAKE, SALEM, MA, 01970

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning R1
Style Ranch

Tax Information

Assessed Value $631,700

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $246,800 $384,900 $631,700

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 10, 2022 $612,000 41296/116

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2023.

Data: Town of Salem

Municipal Context: SALEM

Match: geocode_proximity (89.8% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1956
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,805 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $599,900
Final Sale Price: $612,000
Difference: +$12,100 (+2.0%)
Performance Metrics
102.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $332
Sale $/sq ft: $339
This property sold for $339 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1956
Living Area 1,805 sq ft
Lot Size 0.16 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $6,163
Assessed Value $465,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1956
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

5 Fairview Road, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

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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
E

Elementary Schools

9 schools
The Greenhouse School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
The Phoenix School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Saltonstall School
0.7 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-
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
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
1.8 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
1.8 mi
106 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.9 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-
Carlton School
2.0 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
2.4 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
M

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
H

High Schools

2 schools
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
0.9 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
1.1 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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Property History

Market Insights

19.9%
Price Range
26
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73541633
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Currently Listed
Jun 25, 2026
$749,000
MLS #73541633 - Active
Sold
Nov 10, 2022
$612,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 26
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Listed for Sale
Sep 12, 2022
$599,900
Original listing
Agent: Holly Baldassare Office: J. Barrett & Company

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 25, 2026 Sold $749,000
Sep 12, 2022 New Listing Added $599,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
15 days
Price per Sq Ft
$339

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $6,163 $465,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,163
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$465,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Holly Baldassare
Listing Office J. Barrett & Company
Agent MLS ID CT003790
Office MLS ID AC2087
Listing Data Updated Nov 10, 2022 11:41 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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