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81 Essex St #1

Downtown, Salem, MA 01970
$1,000,000
5 Beds
3/2 Baths
3,500 Living Area
  • Property Description
    One of Salem’s finest Georgian homes, built in 1750 for Capt. Benjamin Hodges, early sea captain & founder of Salem’s East India Marine Society (now the Peabody-Essex Museum). Part of a 4-unit association, this residence occupies the original house with antique details, including a McIntire-carved entryway, Georgian staircase with fluted balusters, and 18th/19th-century paneling. Bright & sunny, it offers modern flow for entertaining plus a charming sunroom-breakfast room overlooking the garden. Ideally located in the heart of Salem: near Salem Harbor, Derby Wharf, Maritime National Park, Salem Common, the House of the Seven Gables, and Peabody-Essex Museum. Steps from restaurants, close to Winter Island beach and Willows Park. For history lovers, it sits five doors west of Beadle’s Tavern, where the first accused witches were deposed in 1692. Minutes to the train, with 3 deeded parking spaces. A romantic, enduring home—perfect for those seeking an intact antique home in Salem’s heart.
  • Highlights
    • Area: Downtown
    • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
    • Parking Spots: 3
    • Property Type: Condominium
    • Style: Other (See Remarks)
    • Unit Number: 1
    • Status: Closed
    • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
    • HOA Fee: $790
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Stories: 3
    • Total Rooms: 11
    • Year Built: 1750
  • Additional Details
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
    • Construction: Frame
    • Fireplaces: 2
    • Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
    • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
    • Total Number of Units: 4
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
    • Basement: Y
    • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    • SqFt Source: Public Record
    • Year Built Details: Approximate
    • Zoning: R2
  • Amenities
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
    • Waterfront Features: Harbor, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
    • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Utilities
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water Source: Public
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $899,300
    • HOA Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
    • Taxes: $10,198
    • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
    • Tax Year: 2025

Location

81 Essex St #1, Salem, MA 01970

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