$270,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2014

254 Lafayette St Unit 2F Salem, MA 01970

South Salem Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,241 Sq Ft
$238/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$218 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Community Pool
  • Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of May 2023

Magnificent 2 bedroom Victorian with one bedroom in a turret! This sunny designer unit features an open floor plan, high ceilings, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, large granite/stainless kitchen, period windows (one stained glass!), in-unit laundry, gas heat and range, basement storage, shared yard and deeded parking for 2 cars. Convenient to Salem State University, commuter rail and ferry, beaches, walking/biking paths, parks, restaurants, shops, museums, North Shore Medical Center, and everything else that Salem has to offer! Pet friendly. Open house on SATURDAY, April 19, 11:30-1:00

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Jorgenson

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Hanson

StartPoint Realty

StartPoint Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,913

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $238 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Garden Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,241 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4701403

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 6 Units
  • Renaissance Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,913

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$238 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Garden
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Living Area: 1241
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB9278
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 225.54
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 217.57
  • MAIN SO: NB3534

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee: 238
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2F
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4701403
  • Zoning: R3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 329
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3913
  • Tax Book Number: 31315

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 6

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
82
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

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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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $470,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed $270,000 --
Deed $253,000 --
Deed $257,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $446,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $348,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $330,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $212,250 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $243,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $202,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $205,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71642732

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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