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17 Cliff St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970 • Forest River - Forest River Park
$689,900
Est. $4,211/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,495
Sq Ft
$461
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1890
Year Built
2
Parking
7
Days on Market
Pending Listed Nov 12, 2025 • MLS# 73451384 Copied! • Updated Nov 20, 2025

About this home

Discover authentic charm in this character-rich 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home where beautiful wide plank hardwood floors tell stories of decades past. Imagine breakfast in your generous sized kitchen with sliding glass doors out to your private back deck, or evenings relaxing on your enclosed front porch watching the birds or neighbors passing by on your quiet side street. This well-loved residence sits on a sizable combined lot bursting with potential in one of Salem's most desirable neighborhoods. Steps from Forest River Park's picturesque recreational paradise and perfectly positioned near Salem State University with easy bike path access to both Marblehead and downtown Salem, the location can't be beat. Easy access to all of the area's amenities but tucked away near the ocean for peace and tranquility. Come see for yourself how easy it will be to fall in love with this home and surrounding neighborhood! Schedule your showing or visit an open house!

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Nov 12, 2025
$689,900
Original listing
Office: Leading Edge Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,274 $553,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,274
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$553,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,495 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Bulkhead
Laundry In Basement
Features Sitting Room

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof None
Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Storage, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $6,274
Assessed Value $553,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Sitting Room Off The Kitchen Is Not Heated.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Floor plans are approximate, buyer to do their own due diligence
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 8 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,495 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Room Details

First Floor

Kitchen
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Slider, Gas Stove
Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Dining Room
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, French Doors
Living Room
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, French Doors

Second Floor

Bathroom2
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bedroom2
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom3
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Master Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Family Room
Bathroom3
Office
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Sitting Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Storage, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Steep Slope
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

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Neighborhood

Forest River - Forest River Park

17 Cliff St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Elizabeth Beaver
Listing Office Leading Edge Real Estate
Office Phone 978-289-5860
Agent MLS ID CN241546
Office MLS ID AN7144
Listing Data Updated Nov 20, 2025 9:53 AM EST
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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