3 1/2 R Buffum, Salem MA 01970 – 3 bed 1 bath For Sale – 73330352
Overview
- Updated On:
- April 3, 2025
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- 73330352
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 0 Garage Spaces
- 2 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1941
Description
BACK ON MARKET + REDUCED TO SELL NOW! (Repeat failure of buyer financing has led to frustrated, motivated sellers.) Truly unique layout: Beautifully updated, spacious ranch on historic North Salem side street. Private rear property is 5-min walk to Downtown, 30 mins to Boston by train. 3 big bedrooms w/walk-ins. Current owners are cookbook authors + enjoyed the gourmet kitchen: Granite countertops, stainless appliances, Fagor induction range, Bosch convection oven + dishwasher, artisan tile backsplash, breakfast bar + attached dining room w/built-ins. Stacked laundry in kitchen. Hardwood floors. Inviting living room w/working fireplace. Bathroom has double sink, roomy closet + deep tub. Fully finished, walk-up attic w/large storage crawlspaces. Tons of closet space. Huge basement w/workshop. Fully fenced yard, garden space, storage shed, front deck and back patio. Large, enclosed front porch. DEVELOPERS WELCOME: Large lot zoned for multiple units. Open House 3/1-3/2 10-2pm
This property is listed by Diane Martin from Century 21 North East
Property Listing Details
Overview
MLS Status | Closed |
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Price | $ 669,900 |
Living Area | 1,989.00 ft2 |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Total Rooms | 6 |
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Listing MLS ID | 73330352 |
Days on Market | 38 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Unit Information
Bedrooms | 3 |
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Full Bathrooms | 1 |
Half Bathrooms | 0 |
Cooling | None |
Heating | Hot Water,Oil |
Uncovered Parking | 2 |
Garage Parking | 0 |
Water View | No |
Unit Level |
Common Walls | |
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Laundry Features | Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup |
Lead Paint | Unknown |
Outdoor Space Available | |
Living Area Includes Basement | Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished |
Patio And Porch Features | Porch - Enclosed,Screened,Deck - Composite,Patio |
Parking Features | Paved Drive,Shared Driveway,Off Street,Deeded,Paved |
Waterview Features | |
Flooring | Tile,Laminate,Hardwood |
Building Information
Building Name | |
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Units in Building | |
Pets Allowed | |
Association Amenities | |
Pool Features | |
Waterfront Features | Beach Front,Bay,Harbor,Ocean,1 to 2 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public) |
Association Fee Includes | |
Construction Materials | Frame |
Year Built | 1941 |
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Security Features | |
Sewer | Public Sewer |
Spa Features | |
Structure Type | |
Water Source | Public |
Basement | Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished |
Roof | Shingle |
Additional Details
Community Features | Public Transportation,Shopping,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Laundromat,House of Worship,Marina,Public School,T-Station,University |
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Disclosures | Rear lot with shared driveway. 3 1/2 R Buffum is behind 3 1/2 Buffum St. |
Last Updated | 2025-04-03T18:47:00.000Z |
Building Area Source | Owner |
MLS PIN Page | |
Parcel Number | |
Original List Price | 699900 |
Listing Office | century 21 north east |
Tax Annual Amount | 0 |
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Tax Assessed Value | 555100 |
Tax Book Number | 4505 |
Tax Year | 2024 |
Year Built Details | Approximate |
Year Built Source | Owner |
Zoning | R2 |
Listing Agent | diane martin |
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3 1/2 R Buffum, Salem MA 01970 – 3 bed 1 bath For Sale – 73330352
$ 669,900
Status: Closed
3 1/2 R Buffum, Salem MA 01970, Salem, Rear property, Essex 01970
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 73330352
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1941 (Approximate, Source: Owner, Effective: )
Living Area: 1,989.00 ft2 (Total: 1989 Square Feet, Source: Owner)
Lot Size: 0.13 ft2 (Area: 0.13 Acres, SqFt: 5619.24)
Total Rooms: 6
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 3 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 1 (Full: 1, Half: 0, Decimal: 1, Main Level: )
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
Fireplaces: 1 (Living Room)
Flooring: Tile,Laminate,Hardwood
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Accessibility:
Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Ranch,Bungalow
Materials: Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter (Area: 99999)
Roof: Shingle
Stories: ()
Common Walls:
Body Type:
Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Hot Water,Oil
Cooling: None
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
Utilities: for Electric Range,for Electric Oven,for Electric Dryer,Washer Hookup
Electric: 200+ Amp Service (Expense: )
Gas:
Energy Certificate:
Green Energy Efficient:
Green Energy Generation:
Green Indoor Air Quality:
Green Water Conservation:
Insulation: Full
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive,Shared Driveway,Off Street,Deeded,Paved
Pool:
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Porch - Enclosed,Screened,Deck - Composite,Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot Features: Easements,Level
View: (, Waterview Y/N: No)
Waterfront: Beach Front,Bay,Harbor,Ocean,1 to 2 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)
Road Frontage: Private Road,Dead End ()
Road Surface: Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Other Structures:
Horse Amenities:
Wooded Area:
Pasture Area:
Cultivated Area:
Additional Parcels: (Number: )
Outdoor Space:
Community & Association
Community Features: Public Transportation,Shopping,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Laundromat,House of Worship,Marina,Public School,T-Station,University
Association Fee: ()
Fee Includes:
Association Amenities:
Pets Allowed:
Schools: E: Bates Elementar, M: Collins Middle, H: Salem Prep
Zoning: R2 ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
Management:
Optional Fee: (Includes: )
Property Description
BACK ON MARKET + REDUCED TO SELL NOW! (Repeat failure of buyer financing has led to frustrated, motivated sellers.) Truly unique layout: Beautifully updated, spacious ranch on historic North Salem side street. Private rear property is 5-min walk to Downtown, 30 mins to Boston by train. 3 big bedrooms w/walk-ins. Current owners are cookbook authors + enjoyed the gourmet kitchen: Granite countertops, stainless appliances, Fagor induction range, Bosch convection oven + dishwasher, artisan tile backsplash, breakfast bar + attached dining room w/built-ins. Stacked laundry in kitchen. Hardwood floors. Inviting living room w/working fireplace. Bathroom has double sink, roomy closet + deep tub. Fully finished, walk-up attic w/large storage crawlspaces. Tons of closet space. Huge basement w/workshop. Fully fenced yard, garden space, storage shed, front deck and back patio. Large, enclosed front porch. DEVELOPERS WELCOME: Large lot zoned for multiple units. Open House 3/1-3/2 10-2pm
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Multi-Unit Information (if applicable)
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Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 0 (Year: 2024)
Tax Assessed Value: 555100
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 4505 /
Parcel Number:
Special Licenses:
Current Financing: Cash
Gross Income: (Scheduled: )
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Deposit Required: (Security: , First Month: , Last Month: )
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References Required:
Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: Diane Martin (MLS ID: CN204409) / Team:
Listing Office: Century 21 North East (MLS ID: AN4349)
Agent (Property): 57
Buyer Agent MLS ID: H1111111
Buyer Office MLS ID: H11111
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2025-01-29
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 699900
Price Per SqFt (List): 336.8
Market Time (Property): 38 (Broker: 38, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Sold
Possession:
Directions: North St (Route 114) to Mason St, Right on Buffum, 3.5R is a rear lot behind 3.5 Back left lot.
Disclosures: Rear lot with shared driveway. 3 1/2 R Buffum is behind 3 1/2 Buffum St., Y
Lead Paint: Unknown
Title 5:
Exclusions: No Exclusions At This Time.
Contingency: Inspection
Special Listing Conditions:
Lender Owned:
Short Sale Lender Approval Required:
Home Warranty Y/N:
Documents Available: (Count: )
Showings Deferral Date:
Open House Flag: 0
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: 1989 per public record. Sellers estimate sq/ft to be 1500-1600 (Incl. Base: No, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 87)
Sale Information (if applicable)
Close Date: 2025-04-03
Close Price: 635000
Price Per SqFt (Sold): 319.26
Anticipated Sold Date: 2025-04-03T04:00:00.000Z
Concessions Amount:
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-03-07
Sold vs Rent:
System Information
Property ID: 1697431
Modification Timestamp: 2025-04-03T18:47:00.000Z
Bridge Modification Timestamp: 2025-04-03T18:47:47.567Z
Original Entry Timestamp: 2025-01-29T17:57:00.000Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-04-03T18:47:00.000Z
Off Market Date: 2025-03-07
Development Status:
Business Type: