$289,900
SOLD AUG 9, 2016

48 Lafayette Place Unit B Salem, MA 01970

South Salem Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,478 Sq Ft
$150/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$196 Per Sq Ft

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Palmer Cove Park

About This Home

As of June 2020

What a fantastic condominium! You will love this wonderfully updated, well maintained 2 bedroom one and a half bath home in South Salem. Your new home is a short distance from beautiful, down-town Salem, close to the water and close to Forest River Park. Enjoy your enclosed, private backyard. A condo with its own back yard? Yes! Your first floor has hardwood and tile throughout. Your kitchen boast stainless steel appliances. The three season porch was expanded for year round use, adding incredible space! Your spacious bedrooms give you plenty of room to move. You will love the full basement for expanded living and storage. Your private garage rounds out a great value. Make an appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Meegan

J. Barrett & Company Listed on: 06/03/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenny May

J. Barrett & Company

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,378

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $150 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,478 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Choice Elementary And Middle School
  • Salem High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:33 L:0755 S:802,2135387

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, ground maintenance
  • 2 Units
  • Lafayette Place Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,378

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$150 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Buyer Agency: 2.25
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 1.00
  • 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: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater,Tank Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 156
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 208
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 168
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Kitchen Area: 80
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 165
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Living Area: 1478
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: C95243
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 196.14
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 196.14
  • MAIN SO: C95243

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 150
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, University
  • UNIT BUILDING: B
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:33 L:0755 S:802,2135387
  • Zoning: R2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 321
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3378
  • Tax Book Number: 19536

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: Salem High
  • Elementary School: Choice
  • Middle Or Junior School: Choice

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2020
Closed on
Jun 5, 2020
Sold by
Janey Benjamin D and Janey Nicole E
Bought by
Davis Joshua D and Gordon Christine M
Seller's Agent
Jenny May
J. Barrett & Company
Buyer's Agent
Dulith Wijewardene
Dulith Wijewardene
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$373,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,000
3.9%
Current Estimated Value
$545,284

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$172,284
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.91%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2016
Closed on
Aug 9, 2016
Sold by
Murphy Richard A and Murphy Sherrill L
Bought by
Janey Benjamin D and Janey Nicole E
Seller's Agent
Daniel Meegan
J. Barrett & Company
Buyer's Agent
Jenny May
J. Barrett & Company
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$289,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$260,910
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2003
Sold by
Murphy Elizabeth A and Murphy Richard A
Bought by
Murphy Richard A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2002
Sold by
Schevis Frances and Schevis Richard
Bought by
Murphy Richard A and Murphy Elizabeth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
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
Not Resolvable $373,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $289,900 --
Deed -- --
Deed $240,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $260,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $202,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $176,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $20,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $228,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2020 06/15/20 Sold $373,000 +3.9% $252 / Sq Ft
04/13/2020 04/13/20 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2020 04/09/20 For Sale $359,000 +23.8% $243 / Sq Ft
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Sold $289,900 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
06/14/2016 06/14/16 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2016 06/03/16 For Sale $289,900 -- $196 / 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 $5,137 $453,000 $0 $453,000
2024 $4,882 $420,100 $0 $420,100
2023 $4,677 $373,900 $0 $373,900
2022 $4,404 $332,400 $0 $332,400
2021 $4,335 $314,100 $0 $314,100
2020 $4,352 $301,200 $0 $301,200
2019 $4,133 $273,700 $0 $273,700
2018 $3,743 $243,400 $0 $243,400
2017 $3,667 $231,200 $0 $231,200
2016 $3,378 $215,600 $0 $215,600
2015 $3,459 $210,800 $0 $210,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72016692

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000033-000000-000755-000802-000802