5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down at 393 Essex St, Salem MA 01970, Salem
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$1,875,000

393 Essex St, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listed by Michael Selbst
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6.5
Living area
5,345 sqft
Year built
1775

About this home

In Salem’s coveted McIntire Historic District, this grand mid-18th-century residence offers a rare marriage of historic character and turnkey investment potential. Sensitively converted into five residences and renovated to the studs in 2022, the property retains remarkable period details, including a graceful three-story Federal staircase, wainscoting and glorious paneled walls. Generating approximately $160K annually, it is equally compelling as a pure investment or for an owner who wants to live beautifully while four additional units offset carrying costs. The sprawling first-floor residence feels more like a private home, with two ensuite bedrooms, gracious living and dining rooms, original interior shutters, and a serious cook’s kitchen with an 8-burner commercial range and abundant wood and quartz counters. The dining room opens private yard with an intricate bluestone patio, generous lawn and private parking. Four additional one-bedroom apartments above offer strong rental appeal. Each unit has separately metered gas and electric, its own HVAC and hot water, while the building is fully sprinklered and fire monitored. All this less than 30 seconds from fabled Chestnut Street and moments from downtown Salem’s restaurants, shops and commuter rail.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73580463
Property type
5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
4
On market date
September 21, 2026
Stories
5
Total bathrooms
6.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
8
Lot size
0.21 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Saltonstall School
0.74 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
0.3 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
High
New Liberty Innovation School
0.61 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
54
Student:teacher ratio
13.5:1
District
Salem

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).

86
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores14
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 4 days -- 87 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
$11,441/mo
$375,000 down
$1,500,000 loan
Principal & interest$9,729
Property tax (est.)$1,563
Home insurance (est.)$150

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