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296 & 288 Highland Ave, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$3,495,000
$2,995,000
Est. $18,652/month
5,483
Sq Ft
$546
Price/Sq Ft
12.25
Acres
1950
Year Built
61
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$500,000 Listed May 12, 2026 • MLS# 73517059 Copied! • Updated Jun 14, 2026

About this home

Exceptional investment / redevelopment opportunity with outstanding visibility on busy Highland Ave. The property is approved for AUTO BODY USE -a highly sought-after & difficult-to-obtain approval & is ideal for auto sales, service, repair, or collision operations.This unique offering includes 2 commercial lots with over 200 ft of frontage in a high-traffic retail corridor.The primary retail parcel features a 4,488 SF automotive facility equipped with 6 service bays, 4 lifts, showroom space, manager’s office, parts & stock rooms, customer waiting area, security system. Also included are approximately 12 acres of residential land located behind the main commercial site, offering significant future development potential.The second parcel includes a small residential structure situated on commercially zoned land, presenting excellent redevelopment possibilities.Strategically located alongside major national retailers and traffic generators w/ more than 35,000 vehicles per day.

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Market Insights

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Price Changes
14.3%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jun 10, 2026
$2,995,000 $500,000 (-14.31%)
From $3,495,000 to $2,995,000 (-14.3%)
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Listed for Sale
May 12, 2026
$3,495,000
Original listing
Office: Keller Williams Realty - Londonderry

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $39,693

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$39,693
Tax Year 2026

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Sale
Year Built 1950
Living Area 5,483 sq ft
Lot Size 12.25 acres
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other Public Water, Public Sewer

Financial

Annual Tax $39,693
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Documents None
County Essex

Property Overview

Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Year Built
1950
Living Area
5,483 sq ft

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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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
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.6 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
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.0 mi | #388 of 824 | Score: 48.1
Improved 162 spots from last year
-10.1 below state avg
455 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B-
Saltonstall School
1.9 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
B+
Bates School
2.5 mi | #325 of 824 | Score: 50.0
Improved 254 spots from last year
-8.2 below state avg
410 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B-
Carlton School
2.7 mi | #468 of 824 | Score: 45.6
Dropped 47 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
247 students Diverse
Grades K-05
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
3.0 mi | #568 of 824 | Score: 42.3
Improved 143 spots from last year
-16 below state avg
286 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
Salem Early Childhood School
3.0 mi
106 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

1 school
C+
Collins Middle School
1.4 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
2.2 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
0.8 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
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296 & 288 Highland Ave, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Doug Martin
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty - Londonderry
Office Phone 603-965-2992
Agent MLS ID CN238282
Office MLS ID AC2360
Listing Data Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:05 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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