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389 Essex St # 3, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$460,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,100
Sq Ft
$418
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1882
Year Built
20
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 9, 2025 • MLS# 73428087 Copied! • Updated Oct 7, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $449,000
Final Sale Price: $460,000
Difference: +$11,000 (+2.4%)
Performance Metrics
102.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $408
Sale $/sq ft: $418
This property sold for $418 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$418/sq ft
Area Average
$191/sq ft
Difference
+119.3%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

The Kiley House – Penthouse Condo! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers a rare blend of period detail and modern comfort. Set in a stately Second Empire building along the edge of Salem’s famed McIntire District, it features soaring ceilings, oversized windows, wide-plank floors, paneled wood front doors with transoms, and a grand staircase with fluted balusters . The unit's updated kitchen and claw-foot tub bath balance historic charm with today’s lifestyle. Enjoy lots of outdoor space for gardening or relaxing, all just steps to cobblestone sidewalks, the library, restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. Showings begin at the 1st open house, Sat: 9/13 & Sun: 9/14 12-1:30, Mon: 9/15 4:30 - 6:00. See Offer Instructions.

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Property History

Market Insights

2.4%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 6, 2025
$460,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2025
$449,000
Original listing
Agent: Joyce Sullivan Office: Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $5,220 $460,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,220
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$225
Monthly
Assessed Value
$460,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1882
Living Area 1,100 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s), None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Washer/dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Flooring - Hardwood, Third Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio, Covered
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven
Annual Tax $5,220
Assessed Value $460,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $225 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions List To Be Provided
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Certificate Of Insurance (5)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1882
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,100 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Third Floor

Kitchen
12 x 12
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area
Bedroom2
14 x 14
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room
20 x 17
Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled
Master Bedroom
14 x 16
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, Third Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1882
Effective Year (Renovated): 2005
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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

3 schools
The Phoenix School
0.4 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
B
Witchcraft Heights School
0.9 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C+
Collins Middle School
0.3 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
C+
J. Henry Higgins Middle School
2.0 mi | #240 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Improved 5 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
1,320 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
B+
Village School
2.2 mi | #253 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Dropped 64 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
529 students Moderate
Grades 04-06
H

High Schools

3 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
1.0 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
Bishop Fenwick High School
1.5 mi
17 sports • 1,390 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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389 Essex St # 3, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joyce Sullivan
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Office Phone 978-887-3995
Agent MLS ID C8001298
Office MLS ID AN6886
Listing Data Updated Oct 7, 2025 1:58 PM EDT
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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