304 Essex St # 1, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970 • Downtown

$485,000

Beds

Baths

1,044

Sq Ft

$465

Price/Sq Ft

0.05

Acres

1800

Year Built

Parking

Condominium

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Jul 14, 2025 • MLS# 73403962 Copied! • Updated Dec 20, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $540,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $485,000
                        

Difference: $55,000 (-10.2%)

Performance Metrics

89.8%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Extended listing

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $517

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $465
                        

This property sold for $465 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 83 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 48 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$465/sq ft

Area Median

$466/sq ft

Difference

0.2%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Great value! Do you love Salem? Close in time for the exciting Fall activities! Opportunity to own affordable condo in heart of downtown Salem, 2BED, 2FULL BATH, unique 3-levels, corner unit. Private entry staircase leads to bright, sun-lit rooms, historic charm w/ exposed brick, soaring hi ceilings, original wooden beams, exposed metal ductwork. Beautiful wood floors. Open-concept kitchen features floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances. Next level offers 2nd bedroom, FULL bath, in unit laundry. Top floor primary suite w/ walk-in closet &en-suite FULL bath.Oversized windows thru out, abundant natural light. Located corner North & Essex Street, steps to Witch House, short walk to Peabody Essex Museum, Wharf waterfront, Salem Ferry, 5 mins walk to MBTA, restaurants & only blocks to pubs w/ weekend live music. Vibrant walkable downtown neighborhood, perfect for those seeking urban lifestyle,. 2019 Bosch, hi efficiency, heat pump system.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

✓

Sold

Dec 19, 2025

Property sold

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jul 14, 2025

$475,000

Original listing

Agent: Andrea Dodge Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
12/19/2025	✓ Sold	-	-	-	Property sold
07/14/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$475,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$5,086	$448,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$5,086

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$515

Monthly

Assessed Value

$448,500

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1800

Living Area 1,044 sq ft

Lot Size 0.05 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Air Source Heat Pumps (ashp)

Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Air Source Heat Pumps (ashp)

Flooring Wood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement N

Laundry Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof Shingle, Rubber

Features City View(s)

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Rented

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $5,086

Assessed Value $448,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $515 Monthly

Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Currently Renting Parking Space, Wesley Church Lot Which Is Directly Behind 304 Essex For 183.75 Per Month. Buyer Can Assume The Rented Space Or Choose Not To

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]

Unit/Building 1

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Association Financial Statements (3)

County Essex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 84 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1800

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,044 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Entry Level

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1800

Effective Year (Renovated): 2005

Structure Type: Mid-Rise

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle, Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: City View(s)

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Rented

Special Features

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Downtown

304 Essex St # 1, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Andrea Dodge

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead

Office Phone 781-631-9511

Agent MLS ID CT002848

Office MLS ID AN6221

Listing Data Updated Dec 20, 2025 8:39 AM EST

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