1-3 Howard St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970 • Downtown

$899,999

Est. $5,441/month

6

Beds

3

Baths

2,597

Sq Ft

$347

Price/Sq Ft

0.04

Acres

1894

Year Built

3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Type

7

Days on Market

Active Listed Jul 13, 2026 • MLS# 73548951 Copied! • Updated Jul 17, 2026

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About this home

Located in the desirable center of Salem’s activities — steps from historic downtown, the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall, museums, shops, restaurants, and all the vibrant energy of the Witch City! Perfect walkability to everything Salem has to offer. ?This up/down 3-family home offers amazing potential and needs a little TLC to shine. Ideal for investors, multi-generational living, or owner-occupants looking to offset costs with rental income. Great bones with period charm!Don’t miss this rare opportunity in one of Salem’s hottest locations.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale

Jul 13, 2026

$899,999

Original listing

Agent: Brenda Rappaport Office: Austin Realty Group

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/13/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$899,999	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$8,283	$768,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$8,283

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$768,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Year Built 1894

Living Area 2,597 sq ft

Lot Size 0.04 acres

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

Total Rooms 15

Investment Metrics

Units 3

Unit 1 Rent — · N

Unit 2 Rent — · N

Unit 3 Rent — · N

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $8,283

Assessed Value $768,400

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Down Payment Resource Eligible

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures 2nd And 3rd Floor Share One Heating Zone

Exclusions Ceiling Fan In 2nd Floor Bedroom.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color yellow

Sq Ft Source Owner

Sq Ft Disclosures Buyer to perform their own due diligence

Documents None

County Essex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type

3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1894

Bedrooms

6

Full Bathrooms

3

Living Area

2,597 sq ft

Total Rooms

15

Stories

3

Levels

3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Living Room

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1894

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

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 Phoenix School

0.9 mi

Grades PK-08

The Greenhouse School

1.8 mi

Grades PK-08

B-

Carlton School

0.6 mi | #468 of 824 | Score: 45.6

Dropped 47 spots from last year

-12.6 below state avg

247 students Diverse

Grades K-05

B-

Saltonstall School

0.7 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

C+

Bentley Academy Innovation School

0.7 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

0.7 mi

106 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK

B+

Bates School

1.1 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

C-

Horace Mann Laboratory School

1.4 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

Witchcraft Heights School

1.5 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

M

Middle Schools

1 school

C+

Collins Middle School

0.9 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

0.5 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

1.5 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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1-3 Howard St, Salem MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brenda Rappaport

Listing Office Austin Realty Group

Office Phone 781-272-5001

Agent MLS ID CN202705

Office MLS ID B95211

Listing Data Updated Jul 17, 2026 3:05 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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