About this home
Grand Victorian character, generous living spaces, and a home that's anything but ordinary! Welcome to 270 Lafayette Street, Unit 1, where timeless character meets modern comfort in this spacious first-floor condominium. Set within a handsome 1880s Victorian, this inviting two-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,261 square feet of light-filled living space. Soaring ceilings, rich period woodwork, graceful columns, and oversized bay and bow windows create rooms filled with warmth and character. The generous living room features a delightful window seat, while an adjoining family room offers flexible space to relax or entertain. A spacious primary bedroom with a decorative fireplace adds another touch of Victorian elegance. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, with an adjacent dining area and access to a private deck. Central air conditioning, three deeded off-street parking spaces, additional basement storage, and access to a common workshop provide exceptional convenience. Ideally located between downtown Salem and Forest River Park, this is a home with history, personality, and plenty of room to make it your own!
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Listed by Julie Andrews · Keller Williams Realty Evolution · MLS #73588359
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Details at a glance
Interior6 property facts
- Rooms
- 5
- Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 1
Building4 property facts
- Style
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1880
- Parking
- 3
- Roof
- Slate, Rubber
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.24 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- R3
Financial3 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $4,857
- Assessment year
- 2026
- HOA fee
- $500 (billing period not supplied)
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Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$2,928 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $2,523
- Property tax
- $405
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $4,857. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. Listing HOA fee: $500. The billing period was not supplied; confirm the monthly amount before adding it.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Price and status timeline
- Exp
$257,900 · Jan 13, 2010
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Automated value estimate $509,431
Estimated range $494,714–$524,148.
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