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79 Lawrence St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970
$370,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
921
Sq Ft
$402
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1900
Year Built
1
Parking
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 4, 2026 • MLS# 73482768 Copied! • Updated Apr 14, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $410,900
Final Sale Price: $370,000
Difference: $40,900 (-10.0%)
Performance Metrics
90.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $446
Sale $/sq ft: $402
This property sold for $402 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.0% below the original asking price.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$402/sq ft
Area Average
$436/sq ft
Difference
7.9%

This property sold near the area average for similar homes.

About this home

Opportunity awaits at 79 Lawrence Street, a single-family home full of potential in the heart of historic Salem. Perfect for first-time buyers, contractors, or those looking to build sweat equity, this property offers a solid opportunity to customize and update to your taste. Conveniently located near downtown Salem, Salem University, shopping, dining, public transportation, and major commuter routes, this home combines location with value-add potential. Whether you’re envisioning a thoughtful renovation or a long-term investment, this is a chance to create something special in a highly desirable neighborhood. Bring your vision and make this Salem home your own.

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Property History

Market Insights

26%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73547777
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 10, 2026
$499,995
MLS #73547777 - Active
Sold
Apr 14, 2026
$370,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
Pending Sale
Mar 10, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 6, 2026
New showing requirements
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Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 6, 2026
New showing requirements
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Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2026
$410,900
Original listing
Agent: Derek T. Beatrice Office: Real Broker MA, LLC
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Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2026
$410,900
Original listing
Agent: Derek T. Beatrice Office: Real Broker MA, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,835 $426,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,835
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$426,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 921 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Other, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Full, Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Off Street, Stone/gravel
Total Spaces 1
Electric Fuses, 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,835
Assessed Value $426,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Offer Deadline Tuesday March 10th 5pm. Seller Reserves The Right To Accept An Offer At Anytime.
Exclusions Washing Machine Excluded
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Tan
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
921 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half
Kitchen
Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck
Living Room
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Office
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Second Floor

Bedroom3
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full
Bedroom2
Flooring - Wood
Master Bedroom
Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Dining Room
Bathroom3
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Other, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Office
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
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
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
The Phoenix School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Horace Mann Laboratory School
0.5 mi | #671 of 824 | Score: 37.4
Improved 50 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
293 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B-
Saltonstall School
0.8 mi | #460 of 824 | Score: 45.8
Improved 108 spots from last year
-12.4 below state avg
412 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
B
Witchcraft Heights School
1.3 mi | #388 of 824 | Score: 48.1
Improved 162 spots from last year
-10.1 below state avg
455 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B-
Carlton School
1.9 mi | #468 of 824 | Score: 45.6
Dropped 47 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
247 students Diverse
Grades K-05
C+
Bentley Academy Innovation School
2.0 mi | #568 of 824 | Score: 42.3
Improved 143 spots from last year
-16 below state avg
286 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
Salem Early Childhood School
2.0 mi
106 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
B+
Bates School
2.1 mi | #325 of 824 | Score: 50.0
Improved 254 spots from last year
-8.2 below state avg
410 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
C+
Collins Middle School
0.7 mi | #219 of 352 | Score: 39.5
Improved 60 spots from last year
-18.7 below state avg
611 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
B+
Salem Academy Charter School
1.1 mi | #139 of 346 | Score: 56.7
Improved 97 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
480 students Diverse
10 sports • 568 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B
Salem High School
0.5 mi | #144 of 346 | Score: 56.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-2.1 below state avg
952 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

79 Lawrence St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Derek T. Beatrice
Listing Office Real Broker MA, LLC
Office Phone 774-314-9448
Agent MLS ID C0002952
Office MLS ID AN4866
Listing Data Updated Apr 14, 2026 8:04 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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