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296 & 288 Highland Ave, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$3,495,000
Est. $21,180/month
5,483
Sq Ft
$637
Price/Sq Ft
12.25
Acres
1950
Year Built
15 hours 27 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed May 12, 2026 • MLS# 73517059 Copied!

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 25,000 vehicles per day.

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Property Overview

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Sale
Year Built 1950
Living Area 5,483 sq ft
Lot Size 12.25 acres

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Financial

Annual Tax $39,693

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Neighborhood

296 & 288 Highland Ave, 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

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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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
May 12, 2026
$3,495,000
Original listing
Office: Keller Williams Realty - Londonderry

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 12, 2026 New Listing Added $3,495,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
15 hours 27 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$637

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $39,693

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$39,693
Tax Year 2026

Listing Information

Listing Agent Doug Martin
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty - Londonderry
Agent MLS ID CN238282
Office MLS ID AC2360
Listing Data Updated May 12, 2026 4:02 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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