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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 #
73537898
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
64
On market date
June 17, 2026
Stories
1
Garage spaces
1
Lot size
0.17 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

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

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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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