Sold Jul 1, 2026$570,000
Active
40 Essex Street #1
Salem, MA 01970
$549,900
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,153Square feet
1870Year built
Residential · Active · MLS #73570783
Listing Courtesy of MerryFox Realty | Merry Fox Team
MLS PIN data
About this home
Too good to be true????? Ideally located just 0.2 miles from vibrant downtown Salem and the Salem Common, this sunny FIRST-FLOOR home offers comfortable, convenient city living. The open-concept layout features TWO BEDROOMS AND TWO FULL BATHROOMS along with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The well-appointed kitchen boasts granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, while CENTRAL A/C and IN-UNIT LAUNDRY add everyday comfort and convenience. A private entrance with a charming porch provides a welcoming outdoor space. Additional amenities include basement storage, GARAGE PARKING FOR ONE CAR, plus an additional driveway space. PET-FRIENDLY with one dog or cat permitted per unit. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy all that Salem has to offer, right outside your door!
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior
- Rooms
- 5
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile, Carpet
Building
- Style
- Condominium
- Year built
- 1870
- Garage
- 1
- Parking
- 2
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- R2
Financial
- Annual taxes
- $4,718
- Assessment year
- 2026
- HOA fee
- 192.5
Listing history
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Comparable sales
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Sold Jun 15, 2026$500,000
31 Mayflower St #3
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Local market context
How this home compares in Salem
MetricThis propertySalem
List price$549,900$569,9004% below local
Price / sq ft$477$4418% above local
Days on market43187% below local
Active city listing statistics from MLS PIN as of September 7, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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