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$1,700,000

18 Balcomb Street, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listed by Jackelyn Enslow
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
6
Living area
4,310 sqft
Year built
1875

About this home

RARE OWNER-OCCUPANT INCOME OPPORTUNITY IN SALEM! Completely renovated from top to bottom, this exceptional two-family offers over 4,300 SF with TWO spacious 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath residences, each approximately 2,155 SF and designed to live like a single-family home. An incredible opportunity to occupy one residence while generating income from the other, including potential short-term rental use for a qualifying owner-occupant, subject to City of Salem requirements. Nearly everything is NEW! New roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC with gas heat and central A/C, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, interior and exterior paint and more. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light and beautiful finishes preserve the scale and character of the original 1875 Victorian while providing the comfort and functionality of a modern home. Each residence enjoys its own separate driveway with off-street parking, private fenced outdoor space and private basement with abundant storage, providing an unusual level of privacy and independence for a two-family property. With 8 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and more than 4,300 SF of beautifully renovated living space, the possibilities are exceptional: owner-occupy with rental income, explore permitted short-term rental potential, accommodate extended or multigenerational living, or maintain both residences as long-term rentals. Ideally located in North Salem approximately 1 mile from downtown Salem and the MBTA.

Property details

MLS #
73517252
Property type
2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
135
On market date
May 12, 2026
Stories
6
Total bathrooms
6
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.1 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Bates
0.44 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
354
Student:teacher ratio
11.1:1
District
Salem
Middle
Collins Middle
0.99 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
Salem Prep High School
0.92 mi away · Grades 8-12
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
17
Student:teacher ratio
4.3:1
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).

85
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores11
Parks20
Schools17
Transit stops20
Pharmacies5

Market position

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

On the market 135 days -- 44 more days than Salem's current average of 91 days.
For reference, the median list price across 365 active listings in Salem right now is $449,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$10,388/mo
$340,000 down
$1,360,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,821
Property tax (est.)$1,417
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 12, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.