129 Essex Street # 8, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$393,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,584
Sq Ft
$248
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1809
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
57
Days on Market
Sold 2005 Listed Apr 5, 2005 • MLS# 70168409 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,900
Final Sale Price: $393,000
Difference: $6,900 (-1.7%)
Performance Metrics
98.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
57
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $252
Sale $/sq ft: $248
This property sold for $248 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 57 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$248/sq ft
Area Median
$446/sq ft
Difference
44.3%

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

About this home

SPACIOUS AND SUNNY TRI-LEVEL TOWNHOUSE IN MAGNIFICENT BRICK, IMMACULATELY MAINTAINED MCINTIRE BUILDING. WONDERFUL, ROOFTOP SUNSETS FROM CATHEDRAL WINDOWS AND MASTER BEDROOM OF THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME IN THE MIDST OF HISTORIC SALEM AND THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM. JUST AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE COMMON, TRAIN AND HARBOR.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

46.7%
Price Range
59
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73485956
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 26, 2026
$737,000
MLS #73485956
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Sold
Jul 25, 2005
$393,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 59
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Listed for Sale
Apr 6, 2005
$399,900
Original listing
Agent: Cynthia Kilbarger Office: Re/max Harborside Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $3,565 $313,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,565
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$235
Per month
Assessed Value
$313,300

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1809
Living Area 1,584 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 3
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Second Floor
Features Den

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Annual Tax $3,565
Assessed Value $313,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $235
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 8
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 59 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1809
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,584 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
3
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Den
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1809
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Storage
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:
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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Saltonstall School
0.6 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-
Carlton School
0.7 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+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
0.8 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
0.8 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B+
Bates School
1.2 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
C
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.3 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
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
0.5 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
1.4 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
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Neighborhood

129 Essex Street # 8, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Cynthia Kilbarger
Agent MLS ID C0001752
Office MLS ID C95093
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:23 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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