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129 Essex Street # 8, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$629,500
Est. $4,335/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,584
Sq Ft
$397
Price/Sq Ft
1808
Year Built
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 3, 2022 • MLS# 73054942 Copied!

About this home

What could be more Salem than living on Essex St in a renovated 1808 Samuel McIntire penthouse?! Kick your shoes off and drift into 3 levels of luxurious living in this elegant, turnkey, open concept home. Gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout with custom built-ins and perfectly accented finishes. Floor 1 features ample space to lounge or entertain: 1/2 bath off the entry and modern kitchen with pass-through views to dining, living, and formal sitting rooms set under stunning oversized windows with original shutters. Floor 2 features a loft-style room for work or play along with a spacious bedroom with outward and interior-facing windows. There is a full bath with heated tile, double vanities, and newer W/D. Floor 3 boasts a barn door leading to a large bedroom with SW views of sunrises & sunsets over the PEM. All-day natural light, plenty of storage, parking spot, courtyard, plus exceptional location steps away from shops, dining, museums, parks, waterfront, and ferry/train to Boston!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1808
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,584 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
3
Entry Level
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $629,500
Final Sale Price: $629,500
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $397
Sale $/sq ft: $397
This property sold for $397 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 19 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$397/sq ft
Area Average
$366/sq ft
Difference
+8.6%

This property sold slightly above the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1808
Living Area 1,584 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Closet, High Speed Internet Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Study, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Assigned, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 150 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $7,090
Assessed Value $506,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet, High Speed Internet Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Study, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1808
Effective Year (Renovated): 1984
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Electric
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Exclusive Parking

Location

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Neighborhood

129 Essex Street # 8, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Walkability

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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 Phoenix School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.7 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
0.7 mi | #468 of 824 | Score: 45.6
Dropped 47 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
247 students Diverse
Grades K-05
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
0.8 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
0.8 mi
106 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B+
Bates School
1.2 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
1.4 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
1.5 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
C+
Collins Middle School
0.9 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
0.4 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
1.5 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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Monthly Payment Breakdown

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Property Tax $591
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $361/mo
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

27%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73485956
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Mar 12, 2026
$739,900
MLS #73485956 - Active
Sold
Dec 16, 2022
$629,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
Nov 3, 2022
$629,500
Original listing
Agent: Justin Blankenship Office: Hartley Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #72571144
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 9, 2020
$539,900
MLS #72571144

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 8, 2026 Sold $739,900
Nov 3, 2022 New Listing Added $629,500
Apr 9, 2020 Sold $539,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
18 days
Price per Sq Ft
$397

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $7,090 $506,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,090
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$361
Monthly
Assessed Value
$506,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Justin Blankenship
Listing Office Hartley Realty Group
Agent MLS ID CN213602
Office MLS ID AN4416
Listing Data Updated Dec 18, 2022 10:36 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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