Single Family Residence at 44 Balcomb St, Salem MA 01970, Salem
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$699,900

44 Balcomb St, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listed by Bernadette Trafton
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,274 sqft
Year built
1890

About this home

Coastal living meets modern comfort in historic Salem! This inviting home combines character, thoughtful updates, and a fantastic North Shore location. Recent improvements include a new 36,000 BTU mini-split system with individual heads in each room, providing efficient heating and cooling throughout the home. A brand-new roof installed in 2026 features four new fixed skylights with solar-powered blinds and remote controls, filling the home with natural light while adding comfort and convenience.Outside, enjoy the backyard and deck, offering plenty of space for relaxing, grilling, entertaining, or simply enjoying time outdoors. The location makes it easy to experience everything Salem and the North Shore have to offer. Spend the day exploring Winter Island, Waikiki Beach, Salem Willows, Collins Cove, scenic waterfront parks, or head into downtown Salem for its restaurants, shops, entertainment, and rich history.With major improvements already completed and beaches, recreation, and downtown Salem nearby, this home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, character, location, and coastal lifestyle.OPEN HOUSES: Saturday, October 24th, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM & Sunday, October 25th, 1:00–2:30 PM

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73590687
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
October 14, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.1 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
Bates
0.39 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
1.1 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
1.02 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, 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).

85
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places 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 2 days -- 97 fewer days than Salem's current average of 99 days.
For reference, the median list price across 401 active listings in Salem right now is $415,000.

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$139,980 down
$559,920 loan
Principal & interest$3,632
Property tax (est.)$583
Home insurance (est.)$150

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