Off market aug 2002 for $500K

$1,119,213

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,016/mo

•

3,443

sq ft

1 Chestnut, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

3,668 sq ftLot Size

$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Virginia Kotkowski • Century 21 N. Shore

Bought with Virginia Kotkowski • Century 21 N. Shore

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•Source:MLS PIN #30576936

Redfin Estimate

$1,119,213

$619K since sold in August 2002$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.8% higher than the average sale price ($967K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$735,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,909 sq ft
24 Ord St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$955,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,319 sq ft
12 Northey St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,150,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,326 sq ft
10 Turner St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$585,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,800 sq ft
33 Pierpont St, Peabody, MA 01960
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,375,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,417 sq ft
20 Winter St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$999,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths2,602 sq ft
347 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970

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Market trends in 01970, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.4%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$605K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

141

7 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 12 HRS AGO
$749,000
3 beds2 baths2,710 sq ft
1 Springside Ave, Salem, MA 01970
$760,000
5 beds2 baths2,796 sq ft
207 Loring Ave, Salem, MA 01970
$475,000
2 beds2 baths962 sq ft
11 Church St #704, Salem, MA 01970
$1,050,000
6 beds3 baths2,252 sq ft
2 Aberdeen St, Peabody, MA 01960
$549,995
2 beds2 baths1,168 sq ft
6 Linden St #3, Salem, MA 01970
$675,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,432 sq ft
86-88 Summer St, Salem, MA 01970
$419,900
2 beds1 bath898 sq ft
9 Gardner St #3, Salem, MA 01970
$625,000
4 beds3 baths1,927 sq ft
102 Marlborough Rd, Salem, MA 01970
$419,000
1 bed1 bath1,065 sq ft
2 Briggs St #3, Salem, MA 01970
$539,900
3 beds1 bath1,356 sq ft
7 Devereaux St, Salem, MA 01970
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Sale history for 1 Chestnut

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,858 (+3.6%)

$198,400 + $749,500

$947,900

2022

$11,445 (−2.6%)

$187,900 + $675,900

$863,800

2021

$11,755 (+1.9%)

$187,900 + $663,900

$851,800

2020

$11,537 (+2.4%)

$182,700 + $615,700

$798,400

2019

$11,268 (+3.2%)

$175,400 + $570,800

$746,200

2018

$10,917 (+1.3%)

$167,000 + $542,800

$709,800

2017

$10,775 (+2.4%)

$156,600 + $522,800

$679,400

2016

$10,524 (−0.6%)

$148,800 + $522,800

$671,600

2015

$10,588 (+3.2%)

$148,800 + $496,400

$645,200

2014

$10,259 (+2.1%)

$143,600 + $469,600

$613,200

2013

$10,044 (+2.2%)

$143,600 + $469,600

$613,200

2012

$9,823 (+2.7%)

$138,900 + $489,600

$628,500

2011

$9,569 (+1.7%)

$146,200 + $489,600

$635,800

2010

$9,406 (+9.1%)

$161,800 + $509,600

$671,400

2009

$8,620

$157,600 + $509,600

$667,200

Tax history for 1 Chestnut

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,858 (+3.6%)

$198,400 + $749,500

$947,900

2022

$11,445 (−2.6%)

$187,900 + $675,900

$863,800

2021

$11,755 (+1.9%)

$187,900 + $663,900

$851,800

2020

$11,537 (+2.4%)

$182,700 + $615,700

$798,400

2019

$11,268 (+3.2%)

$175,400 + $570,800

$746,200

2018

$10,917 (+1.3%)

$167,000 + $542,800

$709,800

2017

$10,775 (+2.4%)

$156,600 + $522,800

$679,400

2016

$10,524 (−0.6%)

$148,800 + $522,800

$671,600

2015

$10,588 (+3.2%)

$148,800 + $496,400

$645,200

2014

$10,259 (+2.1%)

$143,600 + $469,600

$613,200

2013

$10,044 (+2.2%)

$143,600 + $469,600

$613,200

2012

$9,823 (+2.7%)

$138,900 + $489,600

$628,500

2011

$9,569 (+1.7%)

$146,200 + $489,600

$635,800

2010

$9,406 (+9.1%)

$161,800 + $509,600

$671,400

2009

$8,620

$157,600 + $509,600

$667,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,846

Year built

1850

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2131972

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2023.

Residential One-Family District

For the purposes of promoting the more efficient use of land in harmony with its natural features and with the general intent of the Zoning Ordinance and to protect and promote the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City, an owner or owners of a tract of land situated within the R1 One-Family Residential Districts, RC Residential Conservation Districts, R2 Two-Family Residential Districts and R3 Multifamily Residential Districts or a duly authorized agency thereof may, in connection with the submission of a subdivision plan for Planning Board approval under the Subdivision Control Law or, if no such approval is required, after consultation with the Planning Board, make application to the Planning Board for a special permit excepting his plan from the lot area and frontage requirement

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Balcony / Deck

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 374
Length: 22
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Balcony / Deck

Dining Room Information
Area: 345
Length: 23
Width: 15
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,443
Foundation Area: 1,760
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: GREY

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters

Property Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: ESSEX TO FLINT TO CHESTNUT
UnparsedAddress: 1 Chestnut, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,846
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2131972

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 1, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Saltonstall School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Collins Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Salem Prep High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

7/10 Wind Factor

78% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Salem, MA • 01970

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.06M – $1.29M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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2 Chestnut St Apt 1, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1430 Sq. Ft.	$658,015
6 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3121 Sq. Ft.	$1,166,061
2 Chestnut St Apt 2, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$841,578
36 Summer St, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4268 Sq. Ft.	$1,121,235
4 Broad St, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4309 Sq. Ft.	$1,205,878
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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2 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$580,853
4 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$1,308,996
40 Summer St, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5997 Sq. Ft.	$1,365,896
34 Summer St, Salem, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$996,783
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