NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2 Forest Ave Salem, MA 01970

South Salem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $651,000 - $742,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,149 Sq Ft
$325/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 17, 2020

Last sale price $465,000 $216 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,514/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Patio

About This Home

As of July 2020

Character and Charm! You won't want to miss this stunning South Salem colonial, just steps from Forest River Park, Salem State University, and all downtown Salem has to offer. This charming home boasts two fireplaces, including a marble fireplace mantle in the living room, original woodwork and built-ins, a stained glass window, and lots of natural light. Underneath the carpets, the hardwood floors are just waiting to be uncovered and return to their original shine! There's plenty of room with four generously sized bedrooms, included master with en suite bath, and two semi-finished rooms on the third floor. Ocean breezes keep the house cool in the summer, and there's off street parking and a detached garage. Don't miss your chance to make your dream home a reality in historic Salem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Guilmartin

MerryFox Realty Listed on: 05/13/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

SK Group

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,175

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,485

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Additional Features

  • Washer
  • Property is zoned R2
  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:33 L:0401

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,175

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 221.03
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Freezer, Washer
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Second Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Half
  • No Rooms: 8
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Washer Hookup
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Main Lo: C95098
  • Main So: BB5474
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2149.00

Exterior Features

  • Beachfront Flag: Yes
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Foundation: Fieldstone

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Public School, University

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 405500.00
  • Acre: 0.08
  • Lot Size: 3446.00
  • Page: 164
  • Parcel Number: M:33 L:0401
  • Zoning: R2
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5859.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2134989

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2020
Closed on
Jul 17, 2020
Sold by
2 Forest Avenue Rt
Bought by
Brooks Tyron
Seller's Agent
Ryan Guilmartin
MerryFox Realty
Buyer's Agent
SK Group
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.11%
Total Days on Market
30
Current Estimated Value
$699,488

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$234,488
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.44%
Original Mortgage
$456,577
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2008
Sold by
Lean Marc J and Lean Jean Paul
Bought by
Jean Tr Marc L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2008
Sold by
Jean Joseph R and Jean Rita M
Bought by
Jean Marc L
Source: Public Records

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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
Brooks Tyron $465,000 None Available
Jean Tr Marc L -- --
Jean Marc L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brooks Tyron $38,692
Open Brooks Tyron $476,190
Closed Brooks Tyron $456,577
Previous Owner Jean Rita M $202,500
Previous Owner Jean Rita M $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Sold $465,000 -2.1% $216 / Sq Ft
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2020 05/13/20 For Sale $475,000 -- $221 / 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 $7,175 $632,700 $164,400 $468,300
2024 $7,003 $602,700 $155,700 $447,000
2023 $6,639 $530,700 $144,200 $386,500
2022 $6,184 $466,700 $135,500 $331,200
2021 $6,365 $461,200 $135,500 $325,700
2020 $5,859 $405,500 $117,100 $288,400
2019 $5,741 $380,200 $111,300 $268,900
2018 $5,578 $362,700 $106,100 $256,600
2017 $5,300 $334,200 $86,500 $247,700
2016 $5,165 $329,600 $81,900 $247,700
2015 $5,064 $308,600 $73,800 $234,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ryan Guilmartin

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ryan Guilmartin

    MerryFox Realty

    (617) 852-0040

    4 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Ryan Guilmartin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    SK Group

    Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72655565

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000033-000000-000401

Massachusetts Essex County Salem 01970 South Salem

2 Forest Ave, Salem, MA

This home is located at 2 Forest Ave, Salem, MA 01970 since 13 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $699,488, approximately $325 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 2 Forest Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Saltonstall School, Horace Mann Laboratory, and Carlton Elementary School.

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