23 Union Street # 2, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$725,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,824
Sq Ft
$397
Price/Sq Ft
1869
Year Built
2
Parking
40
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 15, 2026 • MLS# 73502361 Copied! • Updated Jul 8, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $789,000
Final Sale Price: $725,000
Difference: $64,000 (-8.1%)
Performance Metrics
91.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
40
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $433
Sale $/sq ft: $397
This property sold for $397 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 40 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 34 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$397/sq ft
Area Median
$468/sq ft
Difference
15.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

HUGE PRICE ADJUSTMENT!!! MOTIVATED SELLER! Sophisticated, sun-drenched 3BR residence impeccably renovated in 2021 with refined, high-end finishes throughout. The open-concept main level showcases a designer chef’s kitchen with quartz surfaces, gas range, oversized island, and bespoke inset cabinetry offering exceptional storage. Elegant living and dining spaces are enhanced by southern exposure, complemented by in-unit laundry and a beautifully appointed full bath. The primary suite features a generous closet and a luxurious marble bath with walk-in shower. Upstairs, a second primary retreat with cathedral ceilings and double closets, plus a third bedroom and a spa-caliber bath with skylights, marble floors, double vanity, soaking tub, and glass-enclosed shower. Includes deeded storage, private secondary entrance, and two tandem off-street parking spaces. Premier Derby Street neighborhood location moments from Salem Common and Pickering Wharf.

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
9.4%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
May 13, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
May 13, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
May 6, 2026
$725,000 $50,000 (-6.45%)
From $775,000 to $725,000 (-6.5%)
Price Reduced
Apr 29, 2026
$775,000 $14,000 (-1.77%)
From $789,000 to $775,000 (-1.8%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 15, 2026
$789,000
Original listing
Agent: Merry Fox Team Office: MerryFox Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #73392371
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 28, 2025
$800,000
MLS #73392371

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $9,167 $808,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,167
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$336
Monthly
Assessed Value
$808,400

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1869
Living Area 1,824 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Second Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Tandem
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $9,167
Assessed Value $808,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $336 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Limited To Domestic 2 Pets Below 85 Lbs.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse","2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Association Financial Statements (4)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 42 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1869
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,824 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1869
Effective Year (Renovated): 2021
Structure Type: Townhouse, 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Tandem
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
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.7 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
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
0.7 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
0.7 mi
106 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B-
Carlton School
0.7 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
1.2 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-
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.4 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
1.6 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
1.0 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
0.4 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
1.6 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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23 Union Street # 2, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Merry Fox Team
Listing Office MerryFox Realty
Office Phone 978-808-8064
Agent MLS ID TEAM0226
Office MLS ID C95279
Listing Data Updated Jul 8, 2026 7:30 AM 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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