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79 Lawrence St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$410,900
Est. $2,681/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
921
Sq Ft
$446
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1900
Year Built
9 hours 26 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 4, 2026 • MLS# 73482768 Copied!

About this home

Opportunity awaits at 79 Lawrence Street, a single-family home full of potential in the heart of historic Salem. Perfect for first-time buyers, contractors, or those looking to build sweat equity, this property offers a solid opportunity to customize and update to your taste. Conveniently located near downtown Salem, Salem University, shopping, dining, public transportation, and major commuter routes, this home combines location with value-add potential. Whether you’re envisioning a thoughtful renovation or a long-term investment, this is a chance to create something special in a highly desirable neighborhood. Bring your vision and make this Salem home your own.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
921 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Open House Schedule

07
Mar
Saturday, March 7
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
06
Mar
Friday, March 6
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
08
Mar
Sunday, March 8
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 921 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Other, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Full, Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Features Off Street, Stone/gravel
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Fuses, 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $4,835
Assessed Value $426,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Other, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Office
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Location

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Neighborhood

79 Lawrence St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

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Nearby Schools

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
C-
Horace Mann Laboratory School
0.5 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
The Greenhouse School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Saltonstall School
0.8 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C+
Collins Middle School
0.7 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
B+
Village School
1.7 mi | #253 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Dropped 64 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
529 students Moderate
Grades 04-06
A-
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
2.0 mi | #83 of 352 | Score: 51.5
Dropped 30 spots from last year
-6.7 below state avg
411 students Less Diverse
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B
Salem High School
0.5 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
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
A-
Marblehead High School
1.8 mi | #80 of 346 | Score: 62.1
Dropped 37 spots from last year
+3.9 above state avg
861 students Less Diverse
20 sports • 2,426 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2026
$410,900
Original listing
Agent: Derek T. Beatrice Office: Real Broker MA, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 4, 2026 New Listing Added $410,900

Market Statistics

Time on Market
9 hours 26 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$446

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,835 $426,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,835
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$426,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Derek T. Beatrice
Listing Office Real Broker MA, LLC
Agent MLS ID C0002952
Office MLS ID AN4866
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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