16 South St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$699,900
Est. $4,320/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,849
Sq Ft
$246
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1870
Year Built
2
Parking
10 hours 11 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Listed Aug 24, 2026 • MLS# 73567527 Copied! • Updated Aug 24, 2026

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About this home

WELCOME TO THIS SPACIOUS SALEM COLONIAL WITH FLEXIBLE LIVING SPACE! This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers a comfortable layout with generous living areas, hardwood flooring, and a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The finished lower level adds an informal kitchen area, full bath, laundry, and bonus rooms, creating excellent flexibility for additional living space, recreation, or a home office. Enjoy outdoor living with a deck and patio, plus convenient access to Salem's vibrant downtown, local amenities, and major routes. DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THIS VERSATILE SALEM HOME YOUR OWN!

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Aug 24, 2026
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Team Lillian Montalto Office: Lillian Montalto Signature Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $6,975 $647,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,975
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$647,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1870
Living Area 2,849 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Finished
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
Features Recessed Lighting, Closet, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $6,975
Assessed Value $647,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Buyers Responsible For Own Due Diligence. Some Photos Have Been Digitally Enhanced Using Ai To Improve The Presentation Of The Space.
Exclusions See Inclusion Exclusion List Attached To Listing.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures Broker not responsible for discrepancies in SF; based on third-party floor plan measurements.
Documents None
County Essex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,849 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Closet, Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1870
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
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
B
Witchcraft Heights School
0.3 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
The Phoenix School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
William A Welch Sr School
0.8 mi | #666 of 824 | Score: 37.6
Improved 124 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
408 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C+
Collins Middle School
0.5 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
C+
J. Henry Higgins Middle School
1.4 mi | #240 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Improved 5 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
1,320 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
B+
Village School
2.6 mi | #253 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Dropped 64 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
529 students Moderate
Grades 04-06
H

High Schools

3 schools
B
Salem High School
0.9 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
1.5 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
Bishop Fenwick High School
1.5 mi
17 sports • 1,390 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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16 South St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Team Lillian Montalto
Listing Office Lillian Montalto Signature Properties
Office Phone 978-475-1400
Agent MLS ID TM338007
Office MLS ID G62122
Listing Data Updated Aug 24, 2026 4:53 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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