289 Essex St. # 213, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$205,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
679
Sq Ft
$302
Price/Sq Ft
1989
Year Built
Condominium
Type
67
Days on Market
Sold 2006 Listed Sep 7, 2006 • MLS# 70453501 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $194,500
Final Sale Price: $205,000
Difference: +$10,500 (+5.4%)
Performance Metrics
105.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
67
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $286
Sale $/sq ft: $302
This property sold for $302 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 67 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 34 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$302/sq ft
Area Median
$434/sq ft
Difference
30.5%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

ATTENTION: 1st Showings Begin October 11th--Award-Winning DESIGNER Has Just Completed Work on this Spacious Sun-Filled One BR Condo---PRIME LOCATION---2 Blks to Boston Train, Peabody-Essex Museum, Historic Waterfront, Fine Dining, & Trendy Shops--- Features include: Very Large Master Bedroom w/Walk-in Closet; LR w/CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS; Separate Dining Area; Sparkling Tile Bath; Fully Applianced Galley Kitchen. ---PETS on Approval---Elevator to Deeded Parking available.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99%
Price Range
68
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73596017
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 28, 2026
$2,100
MLS #73596017 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #70529321
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 30, 2007
$215,000
MLS #70529321
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Sold
Nov 30, 2006
$205,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 68
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Listed for Sale
Sep 7, 2006
$199,000
Original listing
Agent: Betsy Merry Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Salem

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
HOA Fee
$191
Per month
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 679 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $191
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures Garage Parking Available For Additional $25k Under Building
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building 213
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans (4)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 68 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
679 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989
Effective Year (Renovated): 2006
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Type: Attached
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded
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
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Saltonstall School
0.6 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
B-
Carlton School
0.8 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+
Bates School
1.0 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
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
1.1 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
1.1 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
C
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.1 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
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.2 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
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
0.7 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
1.2 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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289 Essex St. # 213, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Salem
Office Phone 978-741-4404
Agent MLS ID C3445958
Office MLS ID C99300
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 1:07 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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