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$1,999,000

21 Palmer St, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listed by Elsa Liu
Bedrooms
20
Bathrooms
6
Living area
7,044 sqft
Year built
1915

About this home

NEW PRICE!!! 9.81% CAP RATE | $250K+ GROSS INCOME | $196K+ NOI | 6 UNITS / 20 BEDROOMS! Exceptional opportunity to acquire a strong cash-flowing 6-unit multifamily in desirable Salem. Featuring an attractive unit mix of two spacious 4-bedroom units and four 3-bedroom units, the property generates approximately $250K in gross annual income with an estimated $196K NOI. Additional income from on-site laundry and storage, with further upside through future rent optimization and operational efficiencies. Convenient access to Boston via MBTA Commuter Rail and close to Salem’s vibrant downtown, waterfront, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Newly repositioned at $1.999M, offering a compelling 9.81% cap rate, strong in-place income, immediate cash flow, and long-term upside potential.

Property details

MLS #
73575709
Property type
5-9 Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
15
On market date
September 10, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
6
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
6
Lot size
0.16 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Saltonstall School
0.16 mi away · Grades 0-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
378
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Salem
Middle
Collins Middle
0.72 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
633
Student:teacher ratio
11.1:1
District
Salem
HighCharter
Salem Academy Charter School
0.22 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
495
Student:teacher ratio
10.3:1
District
Salem Academy Charter (District)

Walkability

Blended score for Salem's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

89
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores13
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies5

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Salem, from live MLS data.

On the market 15 days -- 76 fewer days than Salem's current average of 91 days.
For reference, the median list price across 372 active listings in Salem right now is $449,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$12,188/mo
$399,800 down
$1,599,200 loan
Principal & interest$10,372
Property tax (est.)$1,666
Home insurance (est.)$150

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