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401 Essex
Salem, MA 01970
Residential Income · Active · MLS #73535855
Listing Courtesy of Little & Co., REALTORS® | Francesca Little
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About this home
Unique opportunity to own the historic Captain Nathaniel Osgood House, an elegant brick seven-family property built in 1815 and prominently situated within Salem's highly sought-after McIntire District. Rich in period charm and architectural character, the property consists of three (3) one-bedroom units, one (1) two-bedroom unit, and two (2) spacious one-plus-bedroom units. Each units showcases beautiful antique fireplaces, hardwood flooring, and an abundance of original historic detail.The building has been thoughtfully renovated throughout with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, new bathrooms, efficient Navien heating systems, and updated electrical service. The property offers off-street parking for up to six vehicles. Adding to its appeal is a detached two-story carriage house located at the rear of the property, providing additional income. All tenants pay heat, HW and electric. Please see attached PDF for a rent roll and expenses.
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior
- Rooms
- 18
- Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water, Oil
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Wood, Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 6
Building
- Style
- 5-9 Family
- Year built
- 1815
- Parking
- 6
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter, Block, Granite
- Roof
- Shingle, Slate, Rubber
Land & utilities
- Lot size
- 0.12 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- B1
Financial
- Annual taxes
- $17,770
- Assessment year
- 2025
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