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278 Lafayette # 5, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$2,000
Est. $210/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
900
Sq Ft
$2
Price/Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
1891
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
17 hours 21 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed May 12, 2026 • MLS# 73517138 Copied!

About this home

Available July 1st !Charming 1-bed, 1-bath apartment in a beautifully preserved Victorian mansion • Bright, inviting space with classic character and a comfortable, easy-flow layout—great for roommates, guests, or a work-from-home setup • Heat and hot water included for simpler monthly budgeting • Enjoy the best of Salem living with quick access to downtown's shops, cafés, and restaurants, plus seasonal events and waterfront attractions • Close to local favorites like Salem Common and the Peabody Essex Museum • Convenient to Salem State University and commuter options for an easy trip around the North Shore and into Boston

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1891
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
900 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
3

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1891
Living Area 900 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Oil
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

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Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

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Total Parking Spaces: 1
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Neighborhood

278 Lafayette # 5, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

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Nearby Schools

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-
Saltonstall School
0.3 mi | #460 of 824 | Score: 45.8
Improved 108 spots from last year
-12.4 below state avg
412 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
The Greenhouse School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Horace Mann Laboratory School
0.9 mi | #671 of 824 | Score: 37.4
Improved 50 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
293 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C+
Collins Middle School
0.8 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
B+
Village School
1.3 mi | #253 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Dropped 64 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
529 students Moderate
Grades 04-06
A-
Marblehead Veterans Middle School
1.7 mi | #83 of 352 | Score: 51.5
Dropped 30 spots from last year
-6.7 below state avg
411 students Less Diverse
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
0.6 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
B
Salem High School
1.0 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
A-
Marblehead High School
1.6 mi | #80 of 346 | Score: 62.1
Dropped 37 spots from last year
+3.9 above state avg
861 students Less Diverse
20 sports • 2,426 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Year 15
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
May 12, 2026
$2,000
Original listing
Agent: Scott Martin Office: Martin Property Management

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 12, 2026 New Listing Added $2,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
17 hours 21 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$2

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Scott Martin
Listing Office Martin Property Management
Agent MLS ID CN200574
Office MLS ID AN0136
Listing Data Updated May 12, 2026 5:07 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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