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$499,000

270 Lafayette St # 1, Salem MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Listed by Julie Andrews
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
1,261 sqft
Year built
1880

About this home

Grand Victorian character, generous living spaces, and a home that's anything but ordinary! Welcome to 270 Lafayette Street, Unit 1, where timeless character meets modern comfort in this spacious first-floor condominium. Set within a handsome 1880s Victorian, this inviting two-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,261 square feet of light-filled living space. Soaring ceilings, rich period woodwork, graceful columns, and oversized bay and bow windows create rooms filled with warmth and character. The generous living room features a delightful window seat, while an adjoining family room offers flexible space to relax or entertain. A spacious primary bedroom with a decorative fireplace adds another touch of Victorian elegance. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, with an adjacent dining area and access to a private deck. Central air conditioning, three deeded off-street parking spaces, additional basement storage, and access to a common workshop provide exceptional convenience. Ideally located between downtown Salem and Forest River Park, this is a home with history, personality, and plenty of room to make it your own!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73588359
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 8, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
3
Lot size
0.24 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
0.3 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
0.78 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
0.62 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). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

92
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.2 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores11
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 94 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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$99,800 down
$399,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,589
Property tax (est.)$416
Home insurance (est.)$150

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