NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2 1/2 Becket St Salem, MA 01970

Derby Street Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $693,856 - $740,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$495/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2021

Last sale price $580,000 $403 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,551/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Waterfront
  • Property is near public transit
  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • 4-minute walk to Swiniuch Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Two and a half Becket Street circa 1861 is a fabulous Greek revival home.This jewel of a home features wide pine floors, period architectural details, raised paneling, 3 bedrooms, good ceiling height and Beacon Hill yard. Close to the train and ferry to Boston, the waterfront, museums, fine restaurants, boutique shopping and cultural events

Last Listed By

Merry Fox Team

MerryFox Realty Listed on: 05/20/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,953

Year Built

  • Built in 1861

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Greek Revival Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Light Fixtures
  • Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:41 L:0076,2137853

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,953

Year Built

Built in 1861

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Greek Revival
  • Year Built: 1861
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Pine
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 154
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 72
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 234
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 156
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 96
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 180
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1440
  • MAIN LO: C95279
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 429.86
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 402.78
  • MAIN SO: C95279

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, Ocean, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:41 L:0076,2137853
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Area: 0.04
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1742.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 1899
  • PAGE: 479

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4953
  • Tax Book Number: 12083

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
Aug 24, 2021
Sold by
Maher Carol A
Bought by
White James S
Seller's Agent
Merry Fox Team
MerryFox Realty
Buyer's Agent
Merry Fox Team
MerryFox Realty
List Price
$628,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-7.64%
Total Days on Market
36
Current Estimated Value
$712,964

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,964
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.08%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Outstanding Balance
$534,180
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$164,276

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1993
Sold by
Tracy James V and Tracy Kathleen
Bought by
Maher Carol A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,827
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
White James S $580,000 None Available
Maher Carol A $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open White James S $100,000
Open White James S $580,000
Previous Owner Tracy James W $101,066
Previous Owner Tracy James W $122,827
Previous Owner Tracy James W $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2021 08/24/21 Sold $580,000 -6.3% $403 / Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2021 06/10/21 Price Changed $619,000 -1.4% $430 / Sq Ft
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $628,000 -- $436 / 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 $6,953 $613,100 $189,300 $423,800
2024 $6,862 $590,500 $179,900 $410,600
2023 $6,769 $541,100 $166,100 $375,000
2022 $5,366 $405,000 $160,500 $244,500
2021 $4,953 $358,900 $149,400 $209,500
2020 $4,789 $331,400 $141,100 $190,300
2019 $4,767 $315,700 $133,900 $181,800
2018 $4,625 $300,700 $127,300 $173,400
2017 $4,300 $271,100 $107,400 $163,700
2016 $4,170 $266,100 $102,400 $163,700
2015 $4,075 $248,300 $94,100 $154,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Merry Fox Team

    MerryFox Realty

    24 in this area

    281 Total Sales

    Merry Fox Team
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  • B

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Betsy Merry

    MerryFox Realty

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72835353

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000041-000000-000076

Massachusetts Essex County Salem 01970 Derby Street

2 1/2 Becket St, Salem, MA

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This home is located at 2 1/2 Becket St, Salem, MA 01970 since 20 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $712,964, approximately $495 per square foot. This property was built in 1861. 2 1/2 Becket St is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Carlton Elementary School, Saltonstall School, and Bates Elementary School.

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