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#73330352, Diane Martin, Listing Office: Century 21 North East
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23 Buffum St Salem, MA 01970
$849,000 List price
$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,024 sqft
0.07 acres
$419 / sqft
House
Property details
About 23 Buffum St
Beautifully maintained, stylish 1860’s 3 Bedroom + office Mansard home on charming Buffum Street in Salem. Built for the Buffum family, this home is deceptively large with its classic original layout plus a bright, sunny modern kitchen & great room addition overlooking a lovely mature private garden. Extensively renovated in 2 phases: 2014 – the Great Room & Kitchen; and 2019 – Main Bedroom, both bathrooms top to bottom, updated electrical service, and 6 new mini-splits. The first floor offers a beautiful entrance hall with original staircase, large office/BR, which could serve as a sitting room, dining room with a wall of windows overlooking the garden, a sunny great room/kitchen, a library/office, and a glam full bath with a soaking tub with jets...and a heated floor! Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a sleek (2019) bathroom. Lots of extra storage space in the easy access basement. Off-street parking and 10 minutes by foot to the MBTA and everything downtown Salem has to offer
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
Size2,024 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.07 Acres
Year built1870
ParkingOff Street
MLS #73334275
Summary
- MLS Number: 73334275
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (978) 526-0243
- Listing Agent: Michael Selbst
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2003 | Home Sold | $339,000 |
| Aug 27, 1997 | Home Sold | $199,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $627,000 | $7,286 |
| 2023 | $554,000 | $6,931 |
| 2022 | $497,200 | $6,588 |
| 2021 | $480,100 | $6,625 |
| 2020 | $443,500 | $6,409 |
| 2019 | $363,100 | $5,483 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Bates
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•53 Liberty Hill Ave
4
Carlton
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•10 Skerry St
4
Thomas Carroll Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•60 Northend St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,791. The majority of Salem, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
21%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
51%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Minor League Baseball Games
Yoga/pilates
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
H&M
Forever 21
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chick-fil-A
Dominos Pizza
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Audi
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 23 Buffum St
This home is located at 23 Buffum St in Salem, MA and zip code 01970. This 2,024 square foot home, which was built in 1870, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $849,000.
In January 2025 more than 15 listings in Salem, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 9 were sold below. In January 2025 in Salem, MA there were 14.9% less homes for sale than in December. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 32 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $598,631.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.