$679,000
OPEN SAT 11AM - 12:30PM

15 1/2 River St Salem, MA 01970

Downtown Salem Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,183/month

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,203 Sq Ft
$564 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Custom Closet System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Granite Flooring
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

Built in 1805 for Joshua Beckford, this ultra-charming house sits back from the street behind a brick driveway. Enter through the archway to the gated yard and step back 220 years to a gentler time. This home will captivate you with its wide pine floors, fireplaces, exposed beams and numerous original details. Modern conveniences are seamlessly blended and include a stainless and marble kitchen, mini-split a/c, 1.5 marble baths and large French doors to the private brick patio and garden oasis. Even boasts an irrigation system including the window boxes! The attic provides convenient loft space for artists, students or office along w/add'l storage. A bright basement has plenty of storage + laundry plus there's 2 car parking. River Street is renowned for its annual holiday decorations and twice yearly block parties. This quaint residence w/secret garden is in the McIntire Historic District steps from downtown, train & library. This will not disappoint-a MUST see for antique home lovers!

Listing Agent

Pam McKee

Keller Williams Realty Evolution Listed on: 05/12/2026

Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,693

Year Built

  • Built in 1805

Lot Details

  • 1,891 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Fenced Yard
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,203 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Picture Window
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Granite
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mcintire Historic District Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,693

Year Built

Built in 1805

Lot Details

1,891 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1805
  • Subdivision Name: McIntire Historic District
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Marble, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Loft
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Skylight, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Gas Stove, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1203
  • Living Area: 1203
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • MAIN LO: C95098

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Granite
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: 3 or More
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: sesd
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1891
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6693

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Source: Public Records

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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 $6,693 $590,200 $232,400 $357,800
2024 $6,542 $563,000 $215,800 $347,200
2023 $6,476 $517,700 $199,200 $318,500
2022 $5,887 $444,300 $188,100 $256,200
2021 $6,047 $438,200 $188,100 $250,100
2020 $6,150 $425,600 $188,100 $237,500
2019 $6,072 $402,100 $182,600 $219,500
2018 $5,651 $367,400 $174,300 $193,100
2017 $5,507 $347,200 $157,700 $189,500
2016 $4,812 $307,100 $157,700 $149,400
2015 $4,706 $286,800 $146,600 $140,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/12/2026 05/12/26 For Sale $679,000 -- $564 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $424,000 --
Deed $260,000 --
Deed $149,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $125,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73517083

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000026-000000-000605

Massachusetts Essex County Salem 01970 Downtown Salem

15 1/2 River St, Salem, MA

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