160 Lafayette St # 2, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
$455,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$449,000
Final Sale Price:
$455,000
Difference:
+$6,000 (+1.3%)
Performance Metrics
101.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$338
Sale $/sq ft:
$342
This property sold for $342 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 34 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$342/sq ft
Area Median
$422/sq ft
Difference
19.0%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Centrally located in Salem's thriving downtown this sunny, modern, updated and large 2 bed 1 bath boasts a 97 walkscore ("walker's paradise"). Less than a mile to the Commuter Rail and a 5 minute walk to all of downtown's restaurants, museums, shops and bars, you won't find a more convenient in-town location. Off street parking for 1 car keeps you safely off busy Lafayette St while you have easy access to Vinnin Sq shopping, Salem State University, multiple routes in and out of Salem, Beverly, Peabody, beeches in Marblehead & Swampscott and everything the North Shore has to offer. Salem's newly redeveloped Forest River Park w/ public pool is less than a mile away. Easy to show.
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Property History
Market Insights
58.3%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73262226
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Aug 22, 2024
$515,000
MLS #73262226
Sold
Jun 30, 2023
$455,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
Listed for Sale
May 8, 2023
$449,000
Original listing
Agent: Dan Bernal
Office: J. Barrett & Company
Previous Transaction - MLS #72525074
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Aug 29, 2019
$215,000
MLS #72525074
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $515,000 | - | - | MLS #73262226 |
| 06/30/2023 | ✓ Sold | $455,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/08/2023 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $449,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 08/29/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $215,000 | - | - | MLS #72525074 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3,808 | $287,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,808
Tax Year 2022
HOA Fee
$306
Per month
Assessed Value
$287,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1915
Living Area
1,330 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Slate
Features
Balcony
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,808
Assessed Value
$287,400
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$306
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities
Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Seller Has Never Occupied Property
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Additional storage in basement
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed (2)
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
19 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,330 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1915
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Slate
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street
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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Saltonstall School
0.2 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
1.0 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-
Carlton School
1.1 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
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
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.4 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+
Bates School
1.5 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
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
0.3 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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160 Lafayette St # 2, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Dan Bernal
Listing Office
J. Barrett & Company
Office Phone
978-922-3683
Agent MLS ID
BB923122
Office MLS ID
AC2087
Listing Data Updated
Jul 1, 2023 7:17 AM EDT
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