5 Chandler Road, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$372,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,587
Sq Ft
$234
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1953
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
20
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed Sep 9, 2005 • MLS# 70255964 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $389,900
Final Sale Price: $372,000
Difference: $17,900 (-4.6%)
Performance Metrics
95.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $246
Sale $/sq ft: $234
This property sold for $234 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.6% below the original asking price.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$234/sq ft
Area Median
$466/sq ft
Difference
49.8%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Location! Location! Wonderful full dormered Cape in a great South Salem location, featuring 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, hardwood floors throughout, eat in kitchen, dining room with built-in china cabinet, fireplaced living room, 1st floor bedroom, 3 season sunroom, plenty of closets and storage space, partially finished basement with heat and wet bar, 1 car garage, manicured yard, newer roof, electric, stove and dryer.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

44.9%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73562543
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Oct 30, 2026
$674,900
MLS #73562543
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Sold
Nov 15, 2005
$372,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
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Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2005
$389,900
Original listing
Agent: Elaine Baginski Office: Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $3,205 $281,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,205
Tax Year 2005
Assessed Value
$281,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1953
Living Area 1,587 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Sun Room, Play Room, Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,205
Assessed Value $281,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Shared Driveway
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 21 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1953
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,587 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Sun Room, Play Room, Wet Bar
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1953
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Sidewalks
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

3 schools
The Greenhouse School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Glover School
0.9 mi | #48 of 825 | Score: 62.4
Improved 62 spots from last year
+4.2 above state avg
317 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-03
B+
Swampscott Elementary School
1.1 mi | #315 of 825 | Score: 50.3
Dropped 43 spots from last year
-7.9 below state avg
Limited historical data for year-over-year comparison
745 students Moderate
Grades K-04
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
B+
Swampscott Middle School
1.0 mi | #122 of 352 | Score: 47.4
Dropped 51 spots from last year
-10.9 below state avg
663 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
B+
Village School
1.9 mi | #265 of 825 | Score: 51.8
Dropped 76 spots from last year
-6.4 below state avg
480 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 04-06
B-
Collins Middle School
1.9 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

3 schools
A-
Swampscott High School
1.2 mi | #101 of 346 | Score: 60.3
Dropped 69 spots from last year
+2.1 above state avg
675 students Moderate
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
B+
Salem High School
1.4 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
A-
Marblehead High School
1.5 mi | #82 of 346 | Score: 62.5
Dropped 39 spots from last year
+4.3 above state avg
807 students Moderate
20 sports • 2,426 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

5 Chandler Road, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Elaine Baginski
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Office Phone 978-927-8700
Agent MLS ID C8000396
Office MLS ID C95098
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 10:14 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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