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$799,000

53 Cedar Street, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listed by Lynne Breed
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,247 sqft
Year built
1915

About this home

Constructed in 1915, this distinguished multi-family residence at 53 Cedar Street in Salem, MA, offers 2,247 square feet of refined living space. This property stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship, presenting an exceptional opportunity for discerning buyers in a vibrant historical setting. The residence encompasses four well-proportioned bedrooms, providing ample private accommodations across its two stories. Complementing these are two full bathrooms, thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of residents and guests alike. Situated on a generous 4,225 square foot lot, this property offers both expansive interior living and considerable outdoor potential. We invite you to discover the unique appeal and versatility of this Salem offering. Well maintained two family building with paved driveway and private back yard and patio. Two units each with 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Hardwood floors add value as well as overall maintenance of this property. Great central location and offers many possibilities for Salem State students as well as professionals. Unfinished third floor which is accessible from second floor unit offers bonus heated space although currently not in use. First floor has exclusive use to enclosed front porch and second floor has exclusive use to enclosed second floor porch.

Property details

MLS #
73563991
Property type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
55
On market date
August 14, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.09 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Saltonstall School
0.22 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
0.51 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
0.43 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, 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.

100
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
20.0 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores12
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 55 days -- 40 fewer days than Salem's current average of 95 days.
For reference, the median list price across 392 active listings in Salem right now is $407,500.

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$4,962/mo
$159,800 down
$639,200 loan
Principal & interest$4,146
Property tax (est.)$666
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 18, 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.