$930,000
SOLD DEC 29, 2022
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,150 Sq Ft
5,662 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$433 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Victorian Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 4-minute walk to Swiniuch Park

About This Home

As of December 2022

Located one block from Salem Common, this updated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Victorian is the perfect balance of old and new. Beautiful period details include stained glass, inlaid floors, original fireplace mantels, exterior and interior decorative trim, and high ceilings. Recent updates add the convenience of a gorgeous new kitchen (2020) overlooking a spacious private yard, replacement windows on first 2 floors (2018), and 3rd-floor master suite with skylights and luxurious spa-style bathroom. This home offers the best in downtown Salem living with the ease of nearby train station, off-street parking, garage, and close proximity to downtown Salem, shops, museums, and dining in a scenic historic neighborhood. With a full property history researched by Historic Salem, Inc it's time for you to own a slice of the past and enjoy all the modern perks of living at 32 Forrester!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Merry Fox Team

MerryFox Realty Listed on: 11/03/2022

Co-Listed By

Dan Fox

MerryFox Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Merry Fox Team

MerryFox Realty Listed on: 11/03/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,820

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Insulated Windows
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 0201
  • Assessor Parcel Number 4102010,2137990

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Salem Common Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,820

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Subdivision Name: The Salem Common
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Living Area: 2150
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: C95279
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 418.14
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 432.56
  • MAIN SO: C95279

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, Ocean, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 4102010,2137990
  • Zoning: R2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Flood Plain
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 254
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8820
  • Tax Block: 0201
  • Tax Book Number: 36480
  • Tax Lot: 00
  • Tax Map Number: 41

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2017
Closed on
Jan 19, 2018
Sold by
Ford Guy B and Fram Steven H
Bought by
Schaalman Emily and Schaalman Gregory
Seller's Agent
Ryan Guilmartin
MerryFox Realty
Buyer's Agent
Merry Fox Team
MerryFox Realty
List Price
$569,900
Sold Price
$619,000
Premium/Discount to List
$49,100
8.62%
Current Estimated Value
$1,002,281

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$383,281
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.62%
Original Mortgage
$495,200
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2003
Sold by
Sinclair Ft
Bought by
Ford Guy B and Pendlebury Erica E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1996
Sold by
Miller Joseph J and Bonacci Christen
Bought by
Sinclair Larry D and Sinclair Diane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 1995
Sold by
Noah Toni and Silverman Leslie
Bought by
Miller Joseph and Bonacci Christen
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
Not Resolvable $619,000 --
Deed $469,000 --
Deed $193,000 --
Deed $173,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $630,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $460,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $495,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $363,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $370,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $380,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2022 12/29/22 Sold $930,000 +3.4% $433 / Sq Ft
11/08/2022 11/08/22 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2022 11/03/22 For Sale $899,000 +45.2% $418 / Sq Ft
01/19/2018 01/19/18 Sold $619,000 +8.6% $221 / Sq Ft
12/06/2017 12/06/17 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2017 11/28/17 For Sale $569,900 -- $204 / 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 $10,387 $916,000 $208,100 $707,900
2024 $10,045 $864,500 $197,700 $666,800
2023 $9,201 $735,500 $182,500 $553,000
2022 $8,821 $665,700 $176,400 $489,300
2021 $8,727 $632,400 $164,300 $468,100
2020 $8,039 $556,300 $155,100 $401,200
2019 $8,014 $530,700 $147,200 $383,500
2018 $6,938 $451,100 $139,900 $311,200
2017 $6,520 $411,100 $118,000 $293,100
2016 $6,357 $405,700 $112,600 $293,100
2015 $6,050 $368,700 $103,400 $265,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73054919

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000041-000000-000201