26 Winter St
$2,980,000
5
Beds
4/3
Baths
6,897
Sqft
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$2,980,000
5
Beds
4/3
Baths
6,897
Living Area
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Property Description
Magnificent! The Joseph Story House, a private 6,897 sf Federal-Style estate in Salem, MA, masterfully blends timeless historic elegance with modern luxury living. Revived in the 2000s, this eco-honored historic treasure—celebrated in Architectural Digest—enchants with 13 rooms, 5 beds, 4 full/3 half baths, and 5 fireplaces. Its chef’s kitchen, four-layer fountain terrace, and lush, irrigated grounds elevate grand entertaining, while a 4-level elevator enhances access and mobility for all. Overlooking Salem Common, steps from vibrant downtown and with swift rail/ferry access to Boston, it boasts brick carriage house addition, geothermal systems, updated windows, and a heated 2-car garage. The opulent primary suite, with its fireplace, steam shower, and private balcony, offers serene escape. Featuring guest suites for hosting or extended stays, this iconic residence dazzles for lavish galas or intimate retreats, its brilliance a legacy Mr Story would applaud.
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Highlights
- Cooling: Geothermal
- Parking Spots: 6
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 13
- Status: Active
- Heating: Central, Forced Air, Geothermal
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Colonial
- Year Built: 1811
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Construction: Frame
- Fireplaces: 5
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Granite
- Lot Features: Level
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
- Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck - Roof, Patio - Enclosed, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, ET Irrigation Controller
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Upgraded, Wet bar, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Study, Media Room, Live-in Help Quarters, Bathroom, Accessory Apt.
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Year Built Details: Certified Historic
- Zoning: R2
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
- Covered Parking Spaces: 2
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Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $3,393,700
- Taxes: $38,485
- Tax Year: 2025
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