44 Balcomb St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$635,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,274
Sq Ft
$498
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1890
Year Built
2
Parking
17
Days on Market
Sold 2025 Listed Jan 31, 2025 • MLS# 73331079 Copied! • Updated Apr 10, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $619,900
Final Sale Price: $635,000
Difference: +$15,100 (+2.4%)
Performance Metrics
102.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $487
Sale $/sq ft: $498
This property sold for $498 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$498/sq ft
Area Median
$426/sq ft
Difference
+16.9%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Charming 3 bedroom colonial in a great location. Each floor has a full bathroom. Large open floor plan. Lots of natural sunlight throughout. Large kitchen with tons of cabinet space. 3 season porch leading to large deck that overlooks the fenced in yard. Laundry hookups on 1st floor. 2nd floor has 3 full sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom has cathedral ceiling and and deck. Seller willing to buy down the mortgage rate on this home. PLEASE BOOK SHOWINGS THROUGH SHOWINGTIME. *OFFERS DUE TUESDAY 2/4 BY 5PM.*

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

11.4%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73590687
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 14, 2026
$699,900
MLS #73590687 - Active
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Sold
Apr 10, 2025
$635,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
Jan 31, 2025
$619,900
Original listing
Agent: Bob DeVito Office: Cameron Real Estate Group

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $6,156 $529,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,156
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$529,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,274 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Electric
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle, Other
Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,156
Assessed Value $529,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Solar Panels Leased-see Documents Attached. Seller Has Ownership In Listing Brokerage. Seller Never Occupied Property. One Year American Home Shield Warranty Paid By Seller.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,274 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Other
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Electric
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street
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
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
The Greenhouse School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Bates School
0.4 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-
Carlton School
1.0 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
1.1 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
C+
Saltonstall School
1.5 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
1.6 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
1.6 mi
107 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
C
Horace Mann Laboratory School
1.6 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
B-
Collins Middle School
1.1 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
1.5 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
1.7 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

44 Balcomb St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bob DeVito
Listing Office Cameron Real Estate Group
Office Phone 781-486-3180
Agent MLS ID B8001104
Office MLS ID AC0756
Listing Data Updated Apr 10, 2025 3:19 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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