79 Lawrence St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

$499,995

Est. $3,165/month

3

Beds

1.5

Baths

921

Sq Ft

$543

Price/Sq Ft

0.06

Acres

1900

Year Built

1

Parking

Single Family Residence

Type

3 hours 51 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Jul 10, 2026 • MLS# 73547777 Copied! • Updated Jul 10, 2026

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About this home

Welcome to 79 Lawrence Street, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering modern updates while maintaining its classic charm. Recent improvements include a stunning new tiled full bathroom, updated half bath, brand-new electrical system, and beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. The roof was replaced in 2019, and the heating system was updated in 2012, providing added peace of mind for years to come.Enjoy the outdoor deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, along with a manageable yard and off-street parking. Conveniently located near downtown Salem, shopping, restaurants, public transportation, and major commuter routes, this move-in-ready home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a turnkey property in a desirable neighborhood.

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Property History

Market Insights

26%

Price Range

1

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jul 10, 2026

$499,995

Original listing

Agent: Edwin Contreras Office: Broad Sound Real Estate, LLC

Previous Transaction - MLS #73482768

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Previously Sold

Apr 14, 2026

$370,000

MLS #73482768

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/10/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$499,995	-	-	Original listing
04/14/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$370,000	-	-	MLS #73482768

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$5,241	$486,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$5,241

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$486,200

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 Window Unit(s)

Flooring Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile

Appliances Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry None

Features Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom, Home Office, Other

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Features Off Street, Stone/gravel

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,241

Assessed Value $486,200

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Down Payment Resource Eligible

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Seller Is A Licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson, Seller Has Never Lived In The Property.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Tan

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Sq Ft Disclosures Jefferson Ave to Lawrence st

Documents None

County Essex

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

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Flooring - Vinyl, Balcony / Deck, Gas Stove

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Flooring - Hardwood

Living Room

Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Flooring - Hardwood

Office

Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room

Master Bathroom

No

Interior Features

Flooring: Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Appliances: Refrigerator

Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom, Home Office, Other

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Nearby Schools

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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79 Lawrence St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Edwin Contreras

Listing Office Broad Sound Real Estate, LLC

Office Phone 978-423-7782

Agent MLS ID CN225635

Office MLS ID AN3502

Listing Data Updated Jul 10, 2026 3:30 AM EDT

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