NOT LISTED FOR SALE

254 Lafayette St Unit 2F Salem, MA 01970

South Salem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $499,000 - $516,019

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,241 Sq Ft
$367/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 08, 2023

Last sale price $470,000 $379 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,634/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of May 2023

Welcome to this Victorian home featuring an updated 2 bedroom condominium ready for its next owners to move right in! Walk in the front door to an oversized entry hall with room for mudroom set up. Newly updated large eat in kitchen with white cabinetry, ss appliances, quartz counters and large peninsula with bar seating. Hardwood floors throughout entire unit...two generously sized bedrooms (one inside turret!) with good closet space and an updated bath with timeless stained glass window. Laundry within unit, excess storage in the lower level of home, 2 off street deeded parking spots and an HOA that is pet friendly! This condo is conveniently located near all that you could need - commuter rail, shopping, dining and all of the amenities that downtown Salem has to offer!! Come live the good life in this wonderful condo!

Last Listed By

Krissy Ventura

RE/MAX Bentley's Listed on: 03/15/2023

RE/MAX Bentley's

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,943

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 0.39

HOA Fees

  • $367 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,241 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entryway
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:33 L:0341 S:803,4694577

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 6 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Renaissance Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,943

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$367 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Entry Hall
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 191.1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 185.899999
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 120
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 290
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: N
  • Living Area: 1241
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: AN2888
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 370.67
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 378.73
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 367
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2F
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:33 L:0341 S:803,4694577
  • Zoning: R3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17180
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 260
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4943
  • Tax Book Number: 40972

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2023
Closed on
May 5, 2023
Sold by
Femino Nicole
Bought by
Olivier Richard and Olivier Donna
Seller's Agent
Krissy Ventura
RE/MAX Bentley's
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Mineo
Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.17%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
90
Current Estimated Value
$507,505

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,505
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.23%
Original Mortgage
$446,500
Outstanding Balance
$436,495
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$75,179

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2015
Sold by
Balentine John M
Bought by
John M Balentine T

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2014
Closed on
Jun 20, 2014
Sold by
Dupell Janet
Bought by
Balentine John M
Seller's Agent
Jill Jorgenson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Hanson
StartPoint Realty
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.02%
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2011
Closed on
May 4, 2012
Sold by
Smarsh Bonnie J and Hungler Joseph C
Bought by
Dupell Janet
Seller's Agent
Paul Herrick
Herrick Lutts Realty Partners
Buyer's Agent
Jill Jorgenson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$253,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-6.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.10%
Original Mortgage
$202,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2009
Sold by
Hodges Court Re Llc
Bought by
Smarsh Bonnie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,600
Interest Rate
5.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Olivier Richard $470,000 None Available
John M Balentine T -- --
Balentine John M $270,000 --
Dupell Janet $253,000 --
Smarsh Bonnie J $257,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Olivier Richard $446,500
Previous Owner Femino Nicole $348,000
Previous Owner Barsanti Kristen M $330,000
Previous Owner John M Balentine T $212,250
Previous Owner Balentine John M $243,000
Previous Owner Smarsh Bonnie J $202,000
Previous Owner Smarsh Bonnie J $205,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/08/2023 05/08/23 Sold $470,000 +2.2% $379 / Sq Ft
03/19/2023 03/19/23 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2023 03/15/23 For Sale $460,000 +5.7% $371 / Sq Ft
06/01/2022 06/01/22 Sold $435,000 +9.0% $351 / Sq Ft
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2022 04/21/22 For Sale $399,000 0.0% $322 / Sq Ft
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/23/2021 05/23/21 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Sold $370,000 0.0% $298 / Sq Ft
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Price Changed $369,900 0.0% $298 / Sq Ft
09/16/2020 09/16/20 For Sale $370,000 +37.0% $298 / Sq Ft
06/20/2014 06/20/14 Sold $270,000 0.0% $218 / Sq Ft
05/31/2014 05/31/14 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2014 05/13/14 Off Market $270,000 -- --
04/10/2014 04/10/14 For Sale $279,900 +3.7% $226 / Sq Ft
03/25/2014 03/25/14 Off Market $270,000 -- --
03/19/2014 03/19/14 Price Changed $279,900 -1.8% $226 / Sq Ft
03/10/2014 03/10/14 For Sale $284,900 +12.6% $230 / Sq Ft
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Sold $253,000 -2.7% $204 / Sq Ft
04/05/2012 04/05/12 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2012 03/21/12 Price Changed $259,950 -1.9% $209 / Sq Ft
02/23/2012 02/23/12 Price Changed $264,900 -1.9% $213 / Sq Ft
12/29/2011 12/29/11 For Sale $269,900 -- $217 / 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 $5,115 $451,100 $0 $451,100
2024 $5,073 $436,600 $0 $436,600
2023 $4,943 $395,100 $0 $395,100
2022 $4,753 $358,700 $0 $358,700
2021 $4,847 $351,200 $0 $351,200
2020 $4,745 $328,400 $0 $328,400
2019 $4,648 $307,800 $0 $307,800
2018 $4,217 $274,200 $0 $274,200
2017 $4,239 $267,300 $0 $267,300
2016 $3,997 $255,100 $0 $255,100
2015 $4,086 $249,000 $0 $249,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73087799

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000033-000000-000341-000803-000803