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289 Essex St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$1,950
$1,850/mo
1
Baths
700
Sq Ft
13,530
Lot Sq Ft
1987
Year Built
Apartment
Type
192
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$100 Listed Dec 29, 2025 • MLS# 73464083 Copied! • Updated Feb 2, 2026

About this home

Studio apartment located in the heart of downtown Salem. This large Studio apartment is located directly across the street from the Salem YMCA, right in the middle of all the shops, restaurants and bars Salem has to offer. Short distance to the commuter rail, the Salem wharf and Salem State University. Unit is also available for commercial rental. "The apartment advertised may no longer be available for rental."

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Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
99.1%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

↓
Price Reduced
Jan 29, 2026
$1,850 $100 (-5.13%)
From $1,950 to $1,850 (-5.1%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Dec 29, 2025
$1,950
Original listing
Agent: Matthew Sears Office: Aluxety
Previous Transaction - MLS #71871683
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 24, 2015
$210,000
MLS #71871683
View Listing →

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1987
Living Area 700 sq ft
Lot Size 13,530 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Rental Details

Available Available Now
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer, Trash Collection
Security Deposit $1,950
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Natural Gas, Central
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features Single Living Level
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 102 studio
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 35 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1987
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
700 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Kitchen
Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Living Room
Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Single Living Level
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1987
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Central
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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

9 schools
The Phoenix School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.6 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
0.8 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
1.0 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+
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
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
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.2 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
0.6 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
0.7 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
1.2 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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Neighborhood

289 Essex St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Office Aluxety
Office Phone 800-806-3212
Agent MLS ID CN222989
Office MLS ID AN8387
Listing Data Updated Feb 2, 2026 3:05 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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