$975,000
OPEN SAT 11AM - 12:30PM

81 Essex St Unit 1 Salem, MA 01970

Derby Street Neighborhood

Estimated payment $6,952/month

Total Views 714
5 Beds
5 Baths
3,500 Sq Ft
$279 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Marina
  • 0.19 Acre Lot
  • 1-minute walk to Derby Garden

About This Home

One of Salem’s finest Georgian homes, built in 1750 for Capt. Benjamin Hodges, early sea captain & founder of Salem’s East India Marine Society (now the Peabody-Essex Museum). Part of a 4-unit association, this residence occupies the original house with antique details, including a McIntire-carved entryway, Georgian staircase with fluted balusters, and 18th/19th-century paneling. Bright & sunny, it offers modern flow for entertaining plus a charming sunroom-breakfast room overlooking the garden. Ideally located in the heart of Salem: near Salem Harbor, Derby Wharf, Maritime National Park, Salem Common, the House of the Seven Gables, and Peabody-Essex Museum. Steps from restaurants, close to Winter Island beach and Willows Park. For history lovers, it sits five doors west of Beadle’s Tavern, where the first accused witches were deposed in 1692. Minutes to the train, with 3 deeded parking spaces. A romantic, enduring home—perfect for those seeking an intact antique home in Salem’s heart.

Listing Agent

Michael Selbst

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/20/2025

Open House Schedule

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,198

Year Built

  • Built in 1750

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Security Fence
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $790 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Attic
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 5 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:35 L:0364 S:801,4589898

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance
  • 4 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Common Area
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Windows

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,198

Year Built

Built in 1750

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$790 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1750
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3500
  • Living Area: 3500
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 278.57
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 278.57

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Security, Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 5

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 790
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:35 L:0364 S:801,4589898
  • Zoning: R2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8233
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 308
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10198
  • Tax Book Number: 23569

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $10,198 $899,300 $0 $899,300
2024 $9,992 $859,900 $0 $859,900
2023 $10,221 $817,000 $0 $817,000
2022 $9,948 $750,800 $0 $750,800
2021 $9,697 $702,700 $0 $702,700
2020 $9,446 $653,700 $0 $653,700
2019 $9,066 $600,400 $0 $600,400
2018 $8,710 $566,300 $0 $566,300
2017 $8,498 $535,800 $0 $535,800
2016 $8,073 $515,200 $0 $515,200
2015 $7,980 $486,300 $0 $486,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $975,000 -- $279 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed $575,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $380,000 Unknown
Closed $417,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $417,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $425,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73419951

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: SALE-000035-000000-000364-000801-000801

Massachusetts Essex County Salem 01970 Derby Street

81 Essex St Unit 1, Salem, MA

This home is located at 81 Essex St Unit 1, Salem, MA 01970 and is currently priced at $975,000, approximately $278 per square foot. This property was built in 1750. 81 Essex St Unit 1 is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Saltonstall School, Carlton Elementary School, and Bates Elementary School.

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