
5 Sunset Rd Salem, MA 01970
South Salem NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,582/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Solar Power System
- Property is near public transit
- Medical Services
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
You will want to see this one! Wonderful Colonial with attached garage is filled with character and situated near Forest River, Salem Harbor, bike path and Lead Mills Conservation Area. This charming home offers 3 good sized bedrooms with closets, 1.5 baths and a nicely finished basement for additional living space. Features include hardwood floors, fireplace, built-in china cabinet, kitchen with granite counters and breakfast area, retro bath with black & white tile, sunroom off the living room and much more. Updates include roof, solar panels, 3 zoned Navian heat and hot water system, exterior paint and appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer). Step outside and relax in the privacy of a fenced, level back yard with perrenial plantings. Additional photos 8/15.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,320
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 6,360 Sq Ft Lot
- Near Conservation Area
- Fenced Yard
- Fenced
- Level Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sun or Florida Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
- Laundry in Basement
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Outdoor Storage
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Central Heating
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:31 L:0267,2134008
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Community Pool
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $7,320 | $645,500 | $242,000 | $403,500 |
2024 | $7,289 | $627,300 | $242,000 | $385,300 |
2023 | $6,565 | $524,800 | $189,200 | $335,600 |
2022 | $6,340 | $478,500 | $189,200 | $289,300 |
2021 | $6,536 | $473,600 | $189,200 | $284,400 |
2020 | $6,437 | $445,500 | $189,200 | $256,300 |
2019 | $6,324 | $418,800 | $179,900 | $238,900 |
2018 | $6,270 | $407,700 | $179,900 | $227,800 |
2017 | $6,095 | $384,300 | $164,400 | $219,900 |
2016 | $6,022 | $384,300 | $164,400 | $219,900 |
2015 | $5,967 | $363,600 | $164,400 | $199,200 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/15/2025 08/15/25 | For Sale | $729,000 | -- | $562 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
Deed | $422,500 | -- | |
Deed | $422,500 | -- | |
Deed | $167,000 | -- | |
Deed | $167,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $50,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $230,000 | No Value Available |
About the Listing Agent

Hi, I'm Carol St Pierre and am part-owner of Tache Real Estate in Salem Massachusetts. Over the past 40 years I have actively worked to help buyers and sellers with their real estate needs along the North Shore of Boston and I look forward to helping you. Please feel free to contact me by phone, text or email. Thank you, Carol
Carol's Other Listings
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73417693

APN: SALE-000031-000000-000267
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