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$550,000

281 Essex St # 206, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listed by Kim Highfield
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
972 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

Situated just a stone's throw from countless award winning restaurants, a bustling wharf, assorted eclectic shops, and neighborhoods steeped in historic charm, this chic industrial loft in downtown Salem puts you at the heart of a vibrant city. Enter this 2 bedroom condo to find exposed brick walls, wooden beams, 12+ foot ceilings, and original maple hardwood floors. With its massive windows, this second floor corner unit provides fabulous city views. The floor plan offers optimal privacy with an en suite bedroom on either side of the open concept kitchen/living room that is perfect for hosting. The recently renovated kitchen features redesigned cabinetry, a stylish tile backsplash, a designer faucet, a stone-baked pizza range, and a French door refrigerator. Also included are convenient in-unit laundry, a dedicated storage unit, and a yearly garage parking space. Just 0.3 miles from the Commuter Rail, this condo is a commuter's dream.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73537898
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
133
On market date
June 17, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.17 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Saltonstall School
0.62 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
0.62 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
0.23 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, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

93
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places 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 133 days -- 27 more days than Salem's current average of 106 days.
For reference, the median list price across 403 active listings in Salem right now is $439,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$110,000 down
$440,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,854
Property tax (est.)$458
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 24, 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.