12 Cliff Street, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$685,000
Est. $3,646/month
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,805
Sq Ft
$380
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1900
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
23
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 29, 2025 • MLS# 73212524

About this home

Located just a block from Forest River Park, this unique 4 bedroom cottage exudes historic charm throughout. Original pine floors welcome you into a formal parlor with wainscotting and surprisingly tall ceilings and windows. The gorgeous floors extend throughout as you flow into a formal dining room, spacious kitchen, and sunny family room. The first floor also features a bedroom and half bath. The second floor has three comfortable bedrooms, an updated spa-like bathroom with soaking tub, oversized shower, double vanity, and 2nd floor laundry. Updates include electrical, new roof and gutters with a lifetime warranty, multiple new windows, Mass Save insulation package, and new water heater. Outside you can enjoy a fenced yard with propane-fired fire pit and room for a garden. Come see for yourself why 12 Cliff is the perfect home.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,000
Final Sale Price: $685,000
Difference: $14,000 (-2.0%)
Performance Metrics
98.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
23
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $387
Sale $/sq ft: $380
This property sold for $380 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% below the original asking price.

With only 23 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,805 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile
Heating
Hot Water, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
Second Floor
Basement Details
Full

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Cottage
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Features
Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.07 acres
Lot Size
3,080 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0700
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Community & HOA

HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$6,054
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$521,000
Tax Block
0711
Tax Map Number
33
Parcel Number
2135341
Zoning
R1

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
one of the burners on stove does not work. Sorry, no showings until open houses.

Location

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Neighborhood

12 Cliff Street, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $505
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

2%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 29, 2024
$685,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
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Listed for Sale
Mar 14, 2024
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Merry Fox Team Office: MerryFox Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 14, 2024 New Listing Added $699,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
23 days
Price per Sq Ft
$380

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $6,054 $521,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,054
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$521,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Merry Fox Team
Listing Office MerryFox Realty
Agent MLS ID TEAM0226
Office MLS ID C95279

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