5 Mall Street # 1, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$267,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
880
Sq Ft
$303
Price/Sq Ft
1844
Year Built
1
Parking
305
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jun 7, 2006 • MLS# 70402573 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $309,000
Final Sale Price: $267,000
Difference: $42,000 (-13.6%)
Performance Metrics
86.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
305
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $351
Sale $/sq ft: $303
This property sold for $303 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.6% below the original asking price.

At 305 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$303/sq ft
Area Median
$476/sq ft
Difference
36.3%

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

About this home

Historic antique condo just steps from Salem Common and the heart of Historic Salem. This 2-unit building is listed with the Salem Historical Society. Bright, airy condo offers an eat-in kitchen, working fireplace, wide pine floors, and private deck with off-street parking. Located just minutes from Salem Harbor, Pickering Wharf, the Peabody-Essex Museum and the commuter rail. Laundry in unit. Full basement with plenty of storage. Pet-friendly complex.

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Property History

Market Insights

99%
Price Range
300
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73564115
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 15, 2026
$2,650
MLS #73564115 - Active
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Sold
May 30, 2007
$267,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 300
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Listed for Sale
Jun 7, 2006
$275,000
Original listing
Agent: Gloria Kelley Office: Cobblestones Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $2,545 $223,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,545
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$150
Per month
Assessed Value
$223,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1844
Living Area 880 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Kitchen
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Off Street, Assigned, Guest
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,545
Assessed Value $223,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $150
Fee Includes Electricity, Water, Sewer, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 12
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building B-1
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 300 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1844
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
880 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1844
Effective Year (Renovated): 1986
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Guest

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Kitchen
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
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
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
Carlton School
0.5 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
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
0.6 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
0.6 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
C+
Saltonstall School
0.7 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+
Bates School
1.1 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
1.5 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
1.6 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B-
Collins Middle School
1.0 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
0.6 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
1.6 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

5 Mall Street # 1, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gloria Kelley
Listing Office Cobblestones Real Estate
Office Phone 781-631-5959
Agent MLS ID C0001253
Office MLS ID C95115
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 12:24 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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