255 Lafayette St Unit 3 Salem, MA 01970
South Salem Neighborhood
1
Bed
1
Bath
850
Sq Ft
1900
Built
About This Home
As of May 2022Elegant first floor (REAR) one bedroom condo with ARCHITECUTAL detail and charm. Built in the 1800s, the tenth mayor of Salem owned and lived at this property. Gorgeous hardwood floors and high ceilings. Large windows allow a lot of natural light to come in. Spacious living room with dining area. Recently updated bathroom is a must see with natural QUARTZITE countertop and tumbled MARBLE floor. NEW countertops, sink and faucet in kitchen with eat-in area. NEW hot water heater. Plenty of closets with own storage unit in basement. 1-CAR GARAGE!! Walk to Forest River Park, the Train "T", downtown shops and restaurants, and Salem State University. Beautiful Common Porch/Portico in between the buildings. Loads of PRIDE of ownership in this elegant Condo Community.
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$4,182
Year Built
1900
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 1
- Unit Placement: Street, End, Middle, Corner, Back
- Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
- Lead Paint: Unknown
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1900
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Has Basement: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Energy: Storm Windows
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Interior Amenities: Cable Available
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor
- Master Bedroom: First Floor
- Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- No Living Levels: 3
Exterior Features
- Roof: Slate
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Wood
- Beach Ownership: Public
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Off-Street
- Parking Spaces: 0
Utilities
- Heating: Steam, Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Water: City/Town Water
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Condominium Name: LAFAYETTE COURT CONDIMINIUM
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal
- Association Security: Other (See Remarks)
- Management: Owner Association
- Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
- No Units: 11
- Unit Building: 3
Lot Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: M:33 L:0467 S:803
- Zoning: res
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 22, 2017
Closed on
May 31, 2017
Sold by
Buckley Christine M
Bought by
Scholten Robert D and Merchant Ali A
Seller's Agent
Gail Tyrrell
Churchill Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mark Wade
Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.67%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,532
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 13, 2005
Sold by
Buckley Mary T and Forward Maura T
Bought by
Buckley Christine M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 14, 1999
Sold by
Ciesinski Wanda M Est
Bought by
Buckley Mary T and Forward Maura T
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $260,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $220,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $109,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $324,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $188,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $195,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $135,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $165,131 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $176,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $33,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2022 05/18/22 | Sold | $360,000 | +2.9% | $424 / Sq Ft |
| 04/13/2022 04/13/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2022 04/04/22 | For Sale | $349,900 | +34.6% | $412 / Sq Ft |
| 05/31/2017 05/31/17 | Sold | $260,000 | 0.0% | $306 / Sq Ft |
| 04/14/2017 04/14/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/31/2017 03/31/17 | Price Changed | $259,900 | -3.7% | $306 / Sq Ft |
| 01/22/2017 01/22/17 | For Sale | $269,900 | -- | $318 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,182 | $368,800 | $0 | $368,800 |
| 2024 | $4,066 | $349,900 | $0 | $349,900 |
| 2023 | $4,046 | $323,400 | $0 | $323,400 |
| 2022 | $3,907 | $294,900 | $0 | $294,900 |
| 2021 | $4,037 | $292,500 | $0 | $292,500 |
| 2020 | $3,946 | $273,100 | $0 | $273,100 |
| 2019 | $3,823 | $253,200 | $0 | $253,200 |
| 2018 | $3,614 | $235,000 | $0 | $235,000 |
| 2017 | $2,955 | $186,300 | $0 | $186,300 |
| 2016 | $2,811 | $179,400 | $0 | $179,400 |
| 2015 | $2,941 | $179,200 | $0 | $179,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2022
Kevin Mccafferty
RyVal Homes
(978) 869-4584
2 in this area
58 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Sima Rotenberg
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 956-2279
3 in this area
71 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2017
Gail Tyrrell
Churchill Properties
(781) 760-0670
3 in this area
24 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Mark Wade
Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
(781) 864-9812
3 in this area
25 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72111138
APN: SALE-000033-000000-000467-000803-000803
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