$330,500
SOLD JUN 28, 2019
2 Beds
2 Baths
970 Sq Ft
$567/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$341 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Intercom
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-minute walk to Piperpont Park
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

THE ESSEX has it all! Located in the heart of downtown Salem steps from restaurants, boutiques, the cinema, the PEM, commuter rail and the ferry. Enjoy outdoor dining, shopping, concerts, lectures, park strolls, seasonal festivals, the farmer's market and the waterfront. Then retreat to this bright 2 bedroom corner unit with Juliet balcony overlooking the lush private courtyard to recharge and refresh. Open concept living/dining, master suite with double closets and vanity area, and in-unit laundry. New carpet through-out and extra storage in basement. This elevator building also has a fully equipped fitness room, indoor pool, club room and library. Professionally managed with on-site maintenance. No need to look any further for easy living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodie Salasny

Listed on: 05/24/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Salzillo

J. Barrett & Company

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,240

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access

HOA Fees

  • $567 per month

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:35 L:0207 S:845

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,240

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$567 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Courtyard
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 339.18
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Unit Building: 313
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Corner, Courtyard
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1989

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Closet - Double
  • Bedroom 2: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 2: Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • No Rooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Open Floor Plan
  • Kitchen: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Living Room: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors, Open Floor Plan
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: K95001
  • Main So: C95243
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 970.00

Exterior Features

  • Beachfront Flag: Yes
  • Beach Miles To: 3/10 to 1/2 Mile
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Pool Description: Inground, Indoor

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 567.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Security, Swimming Pool, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Exercise Room, Clubroom, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal, Garden Area, Air Conditioning, Reserve Funds
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Pool: Yes
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: The Essex

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 270300.00
  • Page: 458
  • Parcel Number: M:35 L:0207 S:845
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4082.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2136475

Multi Family

  • No Units: 107

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2024
Sold by
Vaughan Evelina A and Vaughan Terrence M
Bought by
Vaughan Terrence M and Vaughan Evelina A

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2019
Closed on
Jun 28, 2019
Sold by
Rose Nancy L
Bought by
Vaughan Evelina A and Vaughan Terrence M
Seller's Agent
Jodie Salasny
Buyer's Agent
Maria Salzillo
J. Barrett & Company
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$330,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
0.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%
Original Mortgage
$264,400
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2005
Sold by
Rose Steven
Bought by
Rose Nancy Leslie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2003
Sold by
Rose Jeanne G
Bought by
Rose Steven

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1998
Sold by
Blake Shelley
Bought by
Rose Jeanne G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,442
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1996
Sold by
Lewis James J
Bought by
Blake Shelly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,200
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed -- None Available
Condominium Deed $330,500 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $145,000 --
Deed $108,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $264,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,442 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $97,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $481,000 +6.9% $496 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $449,900 +36.1% $464 / Sq Ft
06/28/2019 06/28/19 Sold $330,500 +0.5% $341 / Sq Ft
05/28/2019 05/28/19 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2019 05/24/19 For Sale $329,000 -- $339 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,240 $373,900 $0 $373,900
2024 $4,165 $358,400 $0 $358,400
2023 $4,205 $336,100 $0 $336,100
2022 $4,102 $309,600 $0 $309,600
2021 $4,141 $300,100 $0 $300,100
2020 $4,175 $288,900 $0 $288,900
2019 $4,082 $270,300 $0 $270,300
2018 $3,719 $241,800 $0 $241,800
2017 $3,738 $235,700 $0 $235,700
2016 $3,444 $219,800 $0 $219,800
2015 $3,377 $205,800 $0 $205,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72506154

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000035-000000-000207-000845-000845