184 Lafayette Street, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$1,200,000
$749,900
Est. $4,645/month
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4
Beds
3
Baths
2,970
Sq Ft
$252
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1950
Year Built
1
Garage Space
117
Days on Market
Sale Pending Price Drop -$450,100 Listed Apr 22, 2026 • MLS# 73505471 Copied! • Updated Aug 18, 2026

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About this home

One of a kind and rare opportunity in the heart of Salem! Renovate this 11 room stucco Colonial and make it your own unique property or develop the R3 zoned parcel into something new. This property sits on a .21 acre lot on Rt. 114 close to downtown Salem. The current house has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a 1 car garage and is setback from the street with a front yard surrounded by a stone wall and a driveway just around the corner on Fairfield Street.

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
37.5%
Price Range

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Aug 7, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Aug 6, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Jul 22, 2026
$749,900 $245,100 (-24.63%)
From $995,000 to $749,900 (-24.6%)
Back On Market
Jul 10, 2026
Active
📋
Status: Active under contract
Jun 5, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jun 5, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
May 20, 2026
$995,000 $205,000 (-17.08%)
From $1,200,000 to $995,000 (-17.1%)
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Listed for Sale
Apr 22, 2026
$1,200,000
Original listing
Agent: Bernard Starr Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $7,832 $726,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,832
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$726,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 2,970 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Unfinished
Laundry In Basement
Features Home Office, Den

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $7,832
Assessed Value $726,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Asbestos Found In Some Areas Of The House - See Attached Report. Central Air Is Upstairs Only.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color tan
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 98 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,970 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Home Office, Den
Windows:
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:
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

9 schools
The Phoenix School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Saltonstall School
0.1 mi | #525 of 825 | Score: 43.9
Improved 43 spots from last year
-14.3 below state avg
267 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
C
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.0 mi | #654 of 825 | Score: 38.1
Improved 67 spots from last year
-20.1 below state avg
320 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
1.2 mi | #531 of 825 | Score: 43.7
Improved 180 spots from last year
-14.5 below state avg
277 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
Salem Early Childhood School
1.2 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B-
Carlton School
1.2 mi | #470 of 825 | Score: 45.5
Dropped 49 spots from last year
-12.7 below state avg
249 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.4 mi | #340 of 825 | Score: 49.4
Improved 210 spots from last year
-8.8 below state avg
465 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B+
Bates School
1.6 mi | #319 of 825 | Score: 50.0
Improved 260 spots from last year
-8.2 below state avg
415 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B-
Collins Middle School
0.6 mi | #203 of 352 | Score: 40.3
Improved 76 spots from last year
-17.9 below state avg
753 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
0.4 mi | #141 of 346 | Score: 57.0
Improved 95 spots from last year
-1.2 below state avg
477 students Diverse
10 sports • 568 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B+
Salem High School
1.1 mi | #124 of 346 | Score: 58.3
Dropped 4 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
960 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,080 athletes
Early College Program Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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184 Lafayette Street, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bernard Starr
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Office Phone 781-246-2100
Agent MLS ID C9500433
Office MLS ID AN4887
Listing Data Updated Aug 18, 2026 9:34 AM 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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