23 Buffum St, Salem MA 01970 – 3 bed 2 bath For Sale – 73334275
Overview
- Updated On:
- March 5, 2025
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- 73334275
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 0 Garage Spaces
- 2 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1870
Description
Beautifully maintained, stylish 1860’s 3 Bedroom + office Mansard home on charming Buffum Street in Salem. Built for the Buffum family, this home is deceptively large with its classic original layout plus a bright, sunny modern kitchen & great room addition overlooking a lovely mature private garden. Extensively renovated in 2 phases: 2014 – the Great Room & Kitchen; and 2019 – Main Bedroom, both bathrooms top to bottom, updated electrical service, and 6 new mini-splits. The first floor offers a beautiful entrance hall with original staircase, large office/BR, which could serve as a sitting room, dining room with a wall of windows overlooking the garden, a sunny great room/kitchen, a library/office, and a glam full bath with a soaking tub with jets…and a heated floor! Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a sleek (2019) bathroom. Lots of extra storage space in the easy access basement. Off-street parking and 10 minutes by foot to the MBTA and everything downtown Salem has to offer
This property is listed by Michael Selbst from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Property Listing Details
Overview
MLS Status | Pending |
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Price | $ 849,000 |
Living Area | 2,024.00 ft2 |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Total Rooms | 7 |
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Listing MLS ID | 73334275 |
Days on Market | 21 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Unit Information
Bedrooms | 3 |
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Full Bathrooms | 2 |
Half Bathrooms | 0 |
Cooling | Central Air,Heat Pump,Ductless |
Heating | Baseboard,Heat Pump,Natural Gas |
Uncovered Parking | 2 |
Garage Parking | 0 |
Water View | No |
Unit Level |
Common Walls | |
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Laundry Features | Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup |
Lead Paint | Unknown |
Outdoor Space Available | |
Living Area Includes Basement | Partial |
Patio And Porch Features | Deck,Patio |
Parking Features | Off Street |
Waterview Features | |
Flooring | Wood,Tile |
Building Information
Building Name | |
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Units in Building | |
Pets Allowed | |
Association Amenities | |
Pool Features | |
Waterfront Features | |
Association Fee Includes | |
Construction Materials | Frame |
Year Built | 1870 |
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Security Features | |
Sewer | Public Sewer |
Spa Features | |
Structure Type | |
Water Source | Public |
Basement | Partial |
Roof | Slate,Rubber |
Additional Details
Community Features | Public Transportation,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Conservation Area,Highway Access,House of Worship,Private School,T-Station |
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Disclosures | 2 Easements: A 5' easement running along the driveway and an easement to the house behind to inspect,maintain,and report water pipes running through the property. |
Last Updated | 2025-03-04T23:53:00.000Z |
Building Area Source | Public Records |
MLS PIN Page | |
Parcel Number | M:26 L:0325,2132456 |
Original List Price | 849000 |
Listing Office | gibson sotheby's international realty |
Tax Annual Amount | 7455 |
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Tax Assessed Value | 657400 |
Tax Book Number | 20818 |
Tax Year | 2025 |
Year Built Details | Approximate |
Year Built Source | Public Records |
Zoning | R2 |
Listing Agent | michael selbst |
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23 Buffum St, Salem MA 01970 – 3 bed 2 bath For Sale – 73334275
$ 849,000
Status: Pending
23 Buffum St, Salem MA 01970, Salem, , Essex 01970
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 73334275
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1870 (Approximate, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 2,024.00 ft2 (Total: 2024 Square Feet, Source: Public Records)
Lot Size: 0.07 ft2 (Area: 0.07 Acres, SqFt: 3171)
Total Rooms: 7
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 3 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 2 (Full: 2, Half: 0, Decimal: 2, Main Level: )
Basement: Partial
Fireplaces: 0 ()
Flooring: Wood,Tile
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Door Features:
Accessibility:
Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Antique
Materials: Frame
Foundation: Stone (Area: )
Roof: Slate,Rubber
Stories: ()
Common Walls:
Body Type:
Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Baseboard,Heat Pump,Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air,Heat Pump,Ductless
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
Utilities: for Gas Range,for Electric Oven,for Electric Dryer,Washer Hookup
Electric: (Expense: )
Gas:
Energy Certificate:
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Green Water Conservation:
Insulation: Blown In
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Off Street
Pool:
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Deck,Patio
Fencing:
Lot Features: Easements
View: (, Waterview Y/N: No)
Waterfront:
Road Frontage: Public ()
Road Surface:
Road Responsibility:
Other Structures:
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Wooded Area:
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Cultivated Area:
Additional Parcels: (Number: )
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Community & Association
Community Features: Public Transportation,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Conservation Area,Highway Access,House of Worship,Private School,T-Station
Association Fee: ()
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Pets Allowed:
Schools: E: , M: , H:
Zoning: R2 ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
Management:
Optional Fee: (Includes: )
Property Description
Beautifully maintained, stylish 1860’s 3 Bedroom + office Mansard home on charming Buffum Street in Salem. Built for the Buffum family, this home is deceptively large with its classic original layout plus a bright, sunny modern kitchen & great room addition overlooking a lovely mature private garden. Extensively renovated in 2 phases: 2014 – the Great Room & Kitchen; and 2019 – Main Bedroom, both bathrooms top to bottom, updated electrical service, and 6 new mini-splits. The first floor offers a beautiful entrance hall with original staircase, large office/BR, which could serve as a sitting room, dining room with a wall of windows overlooking the garden, a sunny great room/kitchen, a library/office, and a glam full bath with a soaking tub with jets…and a heated floor! Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a sleek (2019) bathroom. Lots of extra storage space in the easy access basement. Off-street parking and 10 minutes by foot to the MBTA and everything downtown Salem has to offer
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Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 7455 (Year: 2025)
Tax Assessed Value: 657400
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 20818 /
Parcel Number: M:26 L:0325,2132456
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Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: Michael Selbst (MLS ID: BB804690) / Team:
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty (MLS ID: AN6133)
Agent (Property): 57
Buyer Agent MLS ID:
Buyer Office MLS ID:
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2025-02-11
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 849000
Price Per SqFt (List): 419.47
Market Time (Property): 21 (Broker: 21, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Under Agreement
Possession:
Directions: Mason to Buffum St
Disclosures: 2 Easements: A 5' easement running along the driveway and an easement to the house behind to inspect,maintain,and report water pipes running through the property., N
Lead Paint: Unknown
Title 5:
Exclusions: Hanging Mirror In Main Br, Hanging Lights: 1st Floor Front Room, Great Room, 1st Floor Bath, Mbr
Contingency: Pending P&S
Special Listing Conditions:
Lender Owned:
Short Sale Lender Approval Required:
Home Warranty Y/N:
Documents Available: (Count: )
Showings Deferral Date:
Open House Flag: 1
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: (Incl. Base: No, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 263)
Sale Information (if applicable)
Close Date:
Close Price:
Price Per SqFt (Sold):
Anticipated Sold Date: 2025-05-23T04:00:00.000Z
Concessions Amount:
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-02-18
Sold vs Rent:
System Information
Property ID: 1754842
Modification Timestamp: 2025-03-04T23:53:00.000Z
Bridge Modification Timestamp: 2025-03-05T02:19:31.588Z
Original Entry Timestamp: 2025-02-11T17:14:00.000Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-03-04T23:53:00.000Z
Off Market Date: 2025-03-04
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