56 Ward Street # 3B, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$88,500
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,056
Sq Ft
$84
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1915
Year Built
Condominium
Type
107
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 28, 2009 • MLS# 70981811 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $128,500
Final Sale Price: $88,500
Difference: $40,000 (-31.1%)
Performance Metrics
68.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
107
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $122
Sale $/sq ft: $84
This property sold for $84 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 31.1% below the original asking price.

At 107 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

Buy for as little as 3% down through Mass Housing & grab up to $8K Tax Credit that was just extended! $1k closing cost credit if buyer uses seller’s preferred lender. Spacious unit just renovated features hi-ceils, gleaming wd flrs, tons of windows, 3 Lrge bdrms, Eat-in-Kit w/ Granite cntrs, Stnlss Steel appl, walk-in pantry. New tile bath, Master w/ built-ins & access to huge private deck. In unit w/d hkup, lots of closets & bsmt stor all just steps to waterfront, Commuter Rail, Pickering Wharf

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Property History

Market Insights

73.6%
Price Range
109
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73518468
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 13, 2026
$335,000
MLS #73518468 - Active
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Sold
Jan 15, 2010
$88,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 109
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Listed for Sale
Sep 29, 2009
$89,500
Original listing
Agent: Mark Cirignano Office: OmegaListings.com, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $1,734 $134,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,734
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$195
Per month
Assessed Value
$134,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1915
Living Area 1,056 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Flooring - Hardwood, Third Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Covered Patio/deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Covered
Features None
Electric 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $1,734
Assessed Value $134,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $195
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Trash
Amenities Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures No Dogs Allowed. Broker Is Seller & Has Never Occupied The Unit. Will Have 57% Owner Occupancy Rate
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 3B
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed (1)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 109 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,056 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, Third Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1915
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Covered Patio/Deck
Patio & Porch: Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Walk to
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
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
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Saltonstall School
0.3 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
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
0.9 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
0.9 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B-
Carlton School
0.9 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
C
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.2 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
B+
Bates School
1.4 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
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.5 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B-
Collins Middle School
0.8 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
0.2 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
1.3 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

56 Ward Street # 3B, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mark Cirignano
Listing Office OmegaListings.com, Inc.
Office Phone 978-287-4657
Agent MLS ID NB900032
Office MLS ID NB2905
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 9:02 AM 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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