12 Summit Ave # 1, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$230,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,325
Sq Ft
$174
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
1
Garage Space
141
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jul 9, 2005 • MLS# 70222553 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $319,900
Final Sale Price: $230,000
Difference: $89,900 (-28.1%)
Performance Metrics
71.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
141
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $241
Sale $/sq ft: $174
This property sold for $174 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 28.1% below the original asking price.

At 141 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 15 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$174/sq ft
Area Median
$427/sq ft
Difference
59.2%

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

About this home

Big, light and airy the largest unit in the building, six rooms with Victorian charm including the original mantelpiece over a working fireplace. Lots of windows to bring in natural light, a large kitchen, newly refinished floors, granite countertops, and many other upgrades. The layout features big spaces for family and entertaining as well rooms that provide more privacy. This unit comes with a one car garage, storage space and a laundry room in the basement, and rights to the front porch.

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Property History

Market Insights

52.1%
Price Range
144
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73393022
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 25, 2025
$480,000
MLS #73393022
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Sold
Dec 29, 2005
$230,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 144
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Listed for Sale
Jul 9, 2005
$259,000
Original listing
Agent: Eleanor Dubin Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Swampscott

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
5 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 5
HOA Fee
$142
Per month
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,325 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Laminate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $142
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 144 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,325 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Office
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 2005
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park
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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
The Phoenix School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Saltonstall School
0.2 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
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.0 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+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
1.4 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
1.4 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B-
Carlton School
1.5 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
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
B+
Bates School
1.9 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
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
1.1 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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12 Summit Ave # 1, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Eleanor Dubin
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Swampscott
Office Phone 781-595-9511
Agent MLS ID C4328128
Office MLS ID C61600
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:56 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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