$729,000
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,298 Sq Ft
5 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970

Carol St. Pierre
Tache Real Estate, Inc.
(978) 643-2988
$729,000
5 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970
Carol St. Pierre
Tache Real Estate, Inc.
(978) 643-2988
$765,000
15 Cedar St, Salem, MA 01970
Andrea Bonaccorso Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
$699,000
18 Appleby Rd, Salem, MA 01970
Camille Murphy Redfin Corp.
$749,000
27 E Collins St, Salem, MA 01970
Demostenes Nunez Tremont Realty Group, LLC
$809,000
13 Oak St, Salem, MA 01970
Riode Jean Felix Compass
$739,000
112 Columbus Ave, Salem, MA 01970
Erica Hodgkinson Fiv Realty Co.
$849,900
5 Willson Rd, Salem, MA 01970
Herrick Lutts Realty Partners Herrick Lutts Realty Partners
$849,000
8 Briggs St, Salem, MA 01970
Merry Fox Team MerryFox Realty
$699,999
11 Gallows Hill Rd, Salem, MA 01970
James DiCato Veterans Property Consultants
$600,000
57 Ord St, Salem, MA 01970
Michael O'Toole AVX Realty LLC
$589,900
9 Scotia St, Salem, MA 01970
Matthew Power 1 Percent Realty, LLC
$2,375,000
38 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
Beth Jacobs Coldwell Banker Realty - Marblehead
$595,000
64 Valiant Way, Salem, MA 01970
Dorothy Goodwin Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
$600,000
12 Planters St, Salem, MA 01970
Janine Wuschke Keller Williams Realty
$610,000
30 Hanson St, Salem, MA 01970
Sarah MacBurnie Liporto Ocean's Edge Real Estate
$589,000
263 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970
Daniel Turosz Fiv Realty Co.
$525,000
8 Scotia St, Salem, MA 01970
Michelle Bettencourt Nina-Soto Realty, LLC
$576,000
8 Wyman Ave, Salem, MA 01970
DANIEL BEIRNE OpenDoor Brokerage LLC
$1,225,000
5 Yorkshire Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
Willis + Tierney Compass
Salem's rich historical legacy comes alive through world-renowned attractions like the Peabody Essex Museum, featuring the 200-year-old Yin Yu Tang Chinese house, and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site where visitors can explore the 1797 merchant ship replica Friendship of Salem. The city's haunting past is preserved at sites like the Salem Witch Trials Memorial and The Witch House, the only remaining structure directly connected to the 1692 trials. The dining scene features distinctive restaurants like Ledger Restaurant & Bar, housed in the former Salem Savings Bank building, and Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall, serving classic New England seafood in a historic setting.
The Salem real estate market spans diverse price points across distinct neighborhoods. The median sale price in Salem is $580,000, with median single family home prices reaching $675,000. In the prestigious Chestnut Street area, the median single family home price rises to $1,585,000, while Collins Cove presents more moderate options with a median of $510,000. Condo seekers will find median one-bedroom prices of $405,000 in Salem Common and $316,500 in South Salem.
Property taxes in Salem maintain a 1.07% effective rate, matching nearby Beverly, Peabody, and Marblehead. The Massachusetts state income tax rate is 5.00% for a yearly salary of $48,593.00. Salem's educational landscape includes highly rated private schools like Tower School and North Shore Christian School, plus Salem State University. The city connects easily to Boston via a 30-minute MBTA commuter rail ride or seasonal ferry service from May through October. The walkable downtown area places most attractions, shops, and restaurants within a convenient mile radius.
On average, homes in Salem, MA sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Salem, MA over the last 12 months is $577,790, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
In Salem’s historic neighborhoods and coastal pockets, homebuyers often seek character-rich architecture and outdoor space to enjoy New England seasons.
In Salem, there are currently 19 houses for sale, offering an array of options for potential buyers. With houses priced between $525,000 to $2,375,000, there's a range to accomodate every budget. As of September, 2025 the median home price in Salem is $585,000, while the average sale price is $622,938, offering insights into the local housing market. On average, houses spend 20 days listed before being sold. Whether you're searching for a single-family residence, exploring single-family detached houses for sale, or considering new construction houses for sale, there are options to cater to different lifestyles. Explore the listings and houses for sale in Salem, MA and find the perfect place to call home.