21 Palmer St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$1,999,000
Est. $11,889/month
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20
Beds
6
Baths
7,044
Sq Ft
$284
Price/Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1915
Year Built
6
Parking
7 hours 12 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Listed Sep 10, 2026 • MLS# 73575709 Copied! • Updated Sep 10, 2026

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About this home

NEW PRICE!!! 9.81% CAP RATE | $250K+ GROSS INCOME | $196K+ NOI | 6 UNITS / 20 BEDROOMS! Exceptional opportunity to acquire a strong cash-flowing 6-unit multifamily in desirable Salem. Featuring an attractive unit mix of two spacious 4-bedroom units and four 3-bedroom units, the property generates approximately $250K in gross annual income with an estimated $196K NOI. Additional income from on-site laundry and storage, with further upside through future rent optimization and operational efficiencies. Convenient access to Boston via MBTA Commuter Rail and close to Salem’s vibrant downtown, waterfront, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Newly repositioned at $1.999M, offering a compelling 9.81% cap rate, strong in-place income, immediate cash flow, and long-term upside potential.

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Sep 10, 2026
$1,999,000
Original listing
Agent: Elsa Liu Office: Realty ONE Group Cosmopolitan

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $18,974 $1,412,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,974
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,412,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 5-9 Family
Year Built 1915
Living Area 7,044 sq ft
Lot Size 0.16 acres
Stories 3
Bedrooms 20
Full Baths 6
Total Rooms 28

Investment Metrics

Units 6
Unit 1 Rent $4,000/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent $3,800/mo · Y
Unit 3 Rent $3,164/mo · Y
Unit 4 Rent $3,270/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent $14,234/mo
Gross Income $250,476
Net Operating Income $208,691
Operating Expenses $41,785
Water/Sewer Expense $5,139
Insurance Expense $5,600
Cap Rate 10.44%
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Covered
Features Deeded
Total Spaces 6
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $18,974
Assessed Value $1,412,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Measurements Are Approximate. Buyer/buyers Agent To Perform Due Diligence And Verify All Listing Information. Detailed Financials And Property Information Are Available Upon Request. Please Email Listing Agent To Obtain The Om.
Exclusions Personal Properties
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex

Property Overview

Property Type
5-9 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
20
Full Bathrooms
6
Living Area
7,044 sq ft
Total Rooms
28
Stories
3
Levels
3

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1915
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 3

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Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Patio & Porch: Porch, Covered
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Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Deeded

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21 Palmer St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Elsa Liu
Listing Office Realty ONE Group Cosmopolitan
Office Phone 781-219-3200
Agent MLS ID CN252197
Office MLS ID AN6811
Listing Data Updated Sep 10, 2026 7:59 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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