12 1/2 Dearborn Street # 2, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$385,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
815
Sq Ft
$472
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
31
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jun 4, 2026 • MLS# 73530195 Copied! • Updated Aug 7, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $385,000
Difference: $14,000 (-3.5%)
Performance Metrics
96.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
31
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $490
Sale $/sq ft: $472
This property sold for $472 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 31 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 15 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$472/sq ft
Area Median
$466/sq ft
Difference
+1.4%

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

About this home

Why Pay Rent? Start building equity in this appealing two-bedroom condo located in a well-established neighborhood just minutes from all that Salem has to offer, including restaurants, shopping, the waterfront, and commuter rail service. Inside, you'll find a spacious eat-in kitchen, comfortable living room, and two generously sized bedrooms, all featuring hardwood floors and high ceilings that add warmth and character. The bathroom offers a durable, easy-care ceramic tile floor, and the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer makes everyday living a breeze. Additional highlights include dedicated basement storage and a location that combines neighborhood charm with easy access to local amenities. Don't miss this opportunity to stop renting and start owning. Make homeownership a reality today!

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Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
3.5%
Price Range
33
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 7, 2026
$385,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 33
Pending Sale
Jul 6, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Jun 25, 2026
$385,000 $14,000 (-3.51%)
From $399,000 to $385,000 (-3.5%)
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Listed for Sale
Jun 4, 2026
$385,000
Original listing
Office: J. Barrett & Company
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Listed for Sale
Jun 4, 2026
$399,000
Original listing
Office: J. Barrett & Company

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,330 $387,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,330
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$300
Monthly
Assessed Value
$387,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 815 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,330
Assessed Value $387,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $300 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 4
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Pets Allowed With Prior Written Approval Of At Least 2 Trustees. No Personal Letters From Buyers Will Be Presented To Seller.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (7)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 33 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
815 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 2004
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
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

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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Bates School
0.5 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
B-
Carlton School
0.6 mi | #468 of 824 | Score: 45.6
Dropped 47 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
247 students Diverse
Grades K-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
B-
Saltonstall School
1.2 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
1.3 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
C-
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.5 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
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
1.1 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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Neighborhood

12 1/2 Dearborn Street # 2, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Tina McManus
Listing Office J. Barrett & Company
Office Phone 978-922-3683
Agent MLS ID C0001875
Office MLS ID AC2087
Listing Data Updated Aug 7, 2026 2:08 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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