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281 Essex St # 206, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$550,000
Est. $3,800/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
972
Sq Ft
$566
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1900
Year Built
1
Garage Space
20
Days on Market
Active Listed Jun 17, 2026 • MLS# 73537898 Copied! • Updated Jun 24, 2026

About this home

Situated just a stone's throw from countless award winning restaurants, a bustling wharf, assorted eclectic shops, and neighborhoods steeped in historic charm, this chic industrial loft in downtown Salem puts you at the heart of a vibrant city. Enter this 2 bedroom condo to find exposed brick walls, wooden beams, 12+ foot ceilings, and original maple hardwood floors. With its massive windows, this second floor corner unit provides fabulous city views. The floor plan offers optimal privacy with an en suite bedroom on either side of the open concept kitchen/living room that is perfect for hosting. The recently renovated kitchen features redesigned cabinetry, a stylish tile backsplash, a designer faucet, a stone-baked pizza range, and a French door refrigerator. Also included are convenient in-unit laundry, a dedicated storage unit, and a yearly garage parking space. Just 0.3 miles from the Commuter Rail, this condo is a commuter's dream.

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Property History

Market Insights

4.5%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 19, 2026
New showing requirements
👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 19, 2026
New showing requirements
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Listed for Sale
Jun 18, 2026
$550,000
Original listing
Agent: Kim Highfield Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Previous Transaction - MLS #73382106
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jul 29, 2025
$525,000
MLS #73382106

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,792 $444,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,792
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$420
Monthly
Assessed Value
$444,500

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 972 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Second Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Common
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $4,792
Assessed Value $444,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $420 Monthly
Fee Includes Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Amenities Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 18
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Room Sizes Are Approximate. Some Photos Have Been Enhanced With Greenery On The Trees.
Exclusions Television And Plant Hanger
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden","Loft"]
Unit/Building 206
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs (2)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
972 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Second Floor

Bathroom1
8 x 10
Bathroom - Full
Kitchen
11 x 7
Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
Bathroom2
9 x 7
Bathroom - Full
Bedroom2
17 x 16
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room
19 x 14
Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Master Bedroom
13 x 12
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 2008
Structure Type: Garden, Loft
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Common
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
0.6 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 Phoenix School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Carlton School
0.8 mi | #468 of 824 | Score: 45.6
Dropped 47 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
247 students Diverse
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C+
Collins Middle School
0.6 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
2.0 mi | #253 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Dropped 64 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
529 students Moderate
Grades 04-06
C+
J. Henry Higgins Middle School
2.2 mi | #240 of 352 | Score: 37.2
Improved 5 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
1,320 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
0.7 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
1.3 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
Bishop Fenwick High School
1.5 mi
17 sports • 1,390 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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281 Essex St # 206, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kim Highfield
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Office Phone 781-894-5555
Agent MLS ID CN223095
Office MLS ID AN6231
Listing Data Updated Jun 24, 2026 2:47 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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