3 Preston Rd # 1, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970 • South Salem
$485,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
$485
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1930
Year Built
2
Parking
87
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 14, 2026 • MLS# 73519627 Copied! • Updated Aug 20, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $529,900
Final Sale Price: $485,000
Difference: $44,900 (-8.5%)
Performance Metrics
91.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
87
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $530
Sale $/sq ft: $485
This property sold for $485 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 87 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$485/sq ft
Area Median
$302/sq ft
Difference
+60.5%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Welcome To 3 Preston Road! Like Brand New! This Designer Condo Was Completely Renovated in 2020! Open Concept Living And Dining Area Features Hardwood Floors And Flows Seamlessly Into Gorgeous Chef's Kitchen Complete With Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Cooking, Granite Countertops, A Kitchen Island! Generous Cabinet And Counter Space Perfect For Both Everyday Living And Entertaining! Completing The Home Are Three Spacious Bedrooms, A Remodeled Luxury Full Bathroom, And In-Unit Laundry, Offering A Comfortable And Well-Designed Layout. Additional Highlights Include Assigned Driveway Parking Spaces, Exclusive Use Of The Back Porch, Additional Exclusive Basement Storage, And Access To A Private Common Outdoor Area. Low Condo Fee Includes Master Insurance And Common Electric. Conveniently Located Near Restaurants, Salem State College, Salem Hospital, Downtown, Parks, Public Transportation, And More!

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
9.4%
Price Range
90
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

✓
Sold
Aug 19, 2026
$485,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 90
📋
Status: Active under contract
Jul 29, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
⏳
Pending Sale
Jul 29, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
↓
Price Reduced
Jul 8, 2026
$479,900 $20,100 (-4.02%)
From $500,000 to $479,900 (-4.0%)
↓
Price Reduced
Jun 3, 2026
$500,000 $29,900 (-5.64%)
From $529,900 to $500,000 (-5.6%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 15, 2026
$479,900
Original listing
Agent: Colleen Toner Office: Toner Real Estate, LLC
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 15, 2026
$529,900
Original listing
Agent: Colleen Toner Office: Toner Real Estate, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,889 $431,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,889
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$250
Monthly
Assessed Value
$431,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 2
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $4,889
Assessed Value $431,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $250 Monthly
Fee Includes Electricity, Water, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures measurements are approximate
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (6)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 90 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem
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 Greenhouse School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
The Phoenix School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Horace Mann Laboratory School
0.7 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
C+
Saltonstall School
1.0 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
Witchcraft Heights School
1.6 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
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
2.2 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
2.2 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B-
Carlton School
2.2 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
2.4 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B-
Collins Middle School
1.1 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
1.3 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
0.8 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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Neighborhood

South Salem

3 Preston Rd # 1, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Colleen Toner
Listing Office Toner Real Estate, LLC
Office Phone 781-780-9054
Agent MLS ID C1541120
Office MLS ID AC1714
Listing Data Updated Aug 20, 2026 2:27 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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