$315,000
SOLD JUN 1, 2017

270 Lafayette St Unit 1 Salem, MA 01970

South Salem Neighborhood
1 Bed
2 Baths
1,261 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$250 Per Sq Ft

17% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2024

**OFFER ACCEPTED- OPEN HOUSE FOR BACKUP ONLY** Elegant first floor unit in beautiful Grand Victorian Conversion with preserved historic details including columns, crown molding and hardwood floors. Spacious rooms with high ceilings, and large windows provide a spacious open air feeling. This unique condo has ample off-street parking, a private entrance and deck space, Central A/C and a fireplace. Just a mile from downtown and commuter train and blocks from the ocean, Forest River Park and Salem State, you can truly enjoy all Salem has to offer! Pet friendly. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday 4/2 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Guilmartin

MerryFox Realty Listed on: 03/29/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Toner

The Proper Nest Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,247

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 1
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Other Agent: 2.25
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Slate
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street, Assigned
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • No Units: 3
  • Unit Building: 1

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: M:33 L:0371 S:801
  • Zoning: R3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Ahern Gail E
Bought by
Labonte Kimberlee and Purtell Lauren
Current Estimated Value
$505,113

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Interest Rate
5.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2000
Sold by
Newburg Stephen F
Bought by
Ahern Gail E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,175
Interest Rate
8.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Deed $260,000 --
Deed $186,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $446,405 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $250,000 New Conventional
Closed $247,000 No Value Available
Closed $247,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $182,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $177,175 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/29/2024 02/29/24 Sold $469,900 0.0% $373 / Sq Ft
01/25/2024 01/25/24 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2024 01/23/24 Price Changed $469,900 -2.1% $373 / Sq Ft
01/10/2024 01/10/24 For Sale $479,900 +52.3% $381 / Sq Ft
06/01/2017 06/01/17 Sold $315,000 +16.7% $250 / Sq Ft
04/01/2017 04/01/17 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2017 03/29/17 For Sale $269,900 -- $214 / 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 $5,247 $462,700 $0 $462,700
2024 $5,215 $448,800 $0 $448,800
2023 $5,102 $407,800 $0 $407,800
2022 $5,095 $384,500 $0 $384,500
2021 $4,736 $343,200 $0 $343,200
2020 $4,904 $339,400 $0 $339,400
2019 $4,797 $317,700 $0 $317,700
2018 $4,680 $304,300 $0 $304,300
2017 $4,645 $292,900 $0 $292,900
2016 $4,397 $280,600 $0 $280,600
2015 $4,526 $275,800 $0 $275,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72137655

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000033-000000-000371-000801-000801