26 Essex St # 2, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970 • Downtown

$290,000

Beds

Baths

586

Sq Ft

$495

Price/Sq Ft

0.07

Acres

1820

Year Built

Condominium

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Apr 8, 2026 • MLS# 73498714 Copied! • Updated Jun 26, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $295,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $290,000
                        

Difference: $5,000 (-1.7%)

Performance Metrics

98.3%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $503

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $495
                        

This property sold for $495 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 41 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 21 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$495/sq ft

Area Median

$490/sq ft

Difference

+0.9%

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

About this home

Nestled in the heart of Salem’s historic district, 26 Essex Street offers an authentic blend of period charm and modern convenience. This inviting first-floor residence features a versatile layout highlighted by warm hardwood floors, custom built-ins, and a classic ornamental fireplace. The spacious bedroom boasts a sought-after walk-in closet, while the eat-in kitchen provides a bright, functional space for daily living. A rare downtown luxury, the shared yard offers a private outdoor retreat just as spring arrives in the city. Perfectly situated just steps from the Salem Common and the legendary House of the Seven Gables, the location is second to none. Enjoy unparalleled access to the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem Willows, vibrant waterfront dining, downtown shopping, and the Commuter Rail/Ferry to Boston. Subject to seller's active contract on new housing.

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Property History

Market Insights

11.9%

Price Range

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

📋

Status: Active under contract

May 9, 2026

Active → Active Under Contract

⏳

Pending Sale

May 8, 2026

Offer accepted, sale pending

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 9, 2026

$295,000

Original listing

Agent: Barbi Harrison

Previous Transaction - MLS #72966671

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🏷️

Previously Sold

May 25, 2022

$260,000

MLS #72966671

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/09/2026	📋 Status: Active under contract	-	-	-	Active → Active Under Contract
05/08/2026	⏳ Pending Sale	-	-	-	Offer accepted, sale pending
04/09/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$295,000	-	-	Original listing
05/25/2022	🏷️ Previously Sold	$260,000	-	-	MLS #72966671

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$2,875	$253,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$2,875

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$112

Monthly

Assessed Value

$253,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1820

Living Area 586 sq ft

Lot Size 0.07 acres

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Hardwood

Appliances Range, Disposal, Refrigerator

Fireplace Master Bedroom

Fireplaces 1

Basement Y

Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building

Features Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture None

Roof Shingle

Features Storage, City View(s), Fenced Yard, Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $2,875

Assessed Value $253,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $112 Monthly

Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds

Amenities Laundry

Optional Fee Includes None

Owner-Occupied Units 4

Pets Yes

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Fireplace Is Sealed And Decorative Only, Shared Laundry In Basement.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type ["Garden"]

Unit/Building 2

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Sq Ft Disclosures Room measurements are approximate

Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Certificate Of Insurance (3)

County Essex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 44 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1820

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

586 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Entry Level

Main Level Bedrooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Disposal, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet

Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens

Basement: Y

Laundry: In Basement, Common Area, In Building

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1820

Structure Type: Garden

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Storage, City View(s), Fenced Yard, Garden, Screens, Rain Gutters

Patio & Porch:

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Master Bedroom

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Downtown

26 Essex St # 2, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barbi Harrison

Listing Office Keystone Group Real Estate, LLC

Office Phone 978-758-7837

Agent MLS ID BB801160

Office MLS ID AN9019

Listing Data Updated Jun 26, 2026 4:01 PM EDT

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