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Off Market Feb 2017 for $342K

$707,024

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $156/mo

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1,818

sq ft

12 Buchanan Rd, Salem, MA 01970

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This fantastic home in South Salem is waiting for you! This beautiful two bedroom bungalow sits on a quiet side street, close to down town and with easy access to Vinnin Square. Plenty of space on the first floor gives you options for your living. Looking for an office? An additional bedroom? The options are bound only by your imagination. You will love your private, fenced-in back yard, the sunny, screened-in porch with views of the river and your spacious garage with additional room for storage or your projects! Your inviting living room opens into your dining area, with bay windows that face the water. Your galley kitchen features long counter space for your cooking needs. Shining, hardwood floors throughout. Additional space in the basement for storage or work space makes this a fantastic home for the first time buyer or the down-sizer. Run… Don’t walk to this great new listing!

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

5,959 sq ftLot Size

$389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Daniel Meegan • J. Barrett & Company

Bought with Jenny May • J. Barrett & Company

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•Source:MLS PIN #72102158

Redfin Estimate

$707,024

$364K since sold in February 2017$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 27.2% lower than the average sale price ($971K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$999,999
A
3 beds2 baths2,024 sq ft
2 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$830,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,640 sq ft
25 Tedesco St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,100,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,710 sq ft
3 Vassar Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$900,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,076 sq ft
9 Cedar St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$930,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,375 sq ft
10 Charlotte Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD FEB 9, 2026
$1,067,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,808 sq ft
8 Old Salem Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945

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Market trends in 01970, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$620K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

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19 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Buchanan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,146 (+7.4%)

$187,400 + $303,900

$491,300

2022

$5,721 (+4.6%)

$172,000 + $259,800

$431,800

2021

$5,469 (+3.2%)

$159,700 + $236,600

$396,300

2020

$5,299 (+0.9%)

$156,700 + $210,000

$366,700

2019

$5,252 (+1.1%)

$147,500 + $200,300

$347,800

2018

$5,197 (−0.5%)

$137,600 + $200,300

$337,900

2017

$5,223 (+1.2%)

$129,000 + $200,300

$329,300

2016

$5,160 (+4.0%)

$129,000 + $200,300

$329,300

2015

$4,961 (+2.5%)

$113,700 + $188,600

$302,300

2014

$4,840 (+2.1%)

$113,700 + $175,600

$289,300

2013

$4,739 (−1.2%)

$113,700 + $175,600

$289,300

2012

$4,797 (+2.8%)

$116,100 + $190,800

$306,900

2011

$4,666 (+4.7%)

$119,200 + $190,800

$310,000

2010

$4,458 (+9.4%)

$129,000 + $189,200

$318,200

2009

$4,074

$131,500 + $183,800

$315,300

Tax history for 12 Buchanan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,146 (+7.4%)

$187,400 + $303,900

$491,300

2022

$5,721 (+4.6%)

$172,000 + $259,800

$431,800

2021

$5,469 (+3.2%)

$159,700 + $236,600

$396,300

2020

$5,299 (+0.9%)

$156,700 + $210,000

$366,700

2019

$5,252 (+1.1%)

$147,500 + $200,300

$347,800

2018

$5,197 (−0.5%)

$137,600 + $200,300

$337,900

2017

$5,223 (+1.2%)

$129,000 + $200,300

$329,300

2016

$5,160 (+4.0%)

$129,000 + $200,300

$329,300

2015

$4,961 (+2.5%)

$113,700 + $188,600

$302,300

2014

$4,840 (+2.1%)

$113,700 + $175,600

$289,300

2013

$4,739 (−1.2%)

$113,700 + $175,600

$289,300

2012

$4,797 (+2.8%)

$116,100 + $190,800

$306,900

2011

$4,666 (+4.7%)

$119,200 + $190,800

$310,000

2010

$4,458 (+9.4%)

$129,000 + $189,200

$318,200

2009

$4,074

$131,500 + $183,800

$315,300

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,450

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2134048

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 60
Length: 5
Width: 12
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 16
Length: 4
Width: 4
Features: Bathroom - 1/4,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 84
Length: 7
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Office Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,818
Foundation Area: 744
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Deck - Roof

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Canal

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,160
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Loring Avenue to Lincoln Road to Buchanan Road.
UnparsedAddress: 12 Buchanan Rd, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,450
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2134048

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Horace Mann Laboratory School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

Saltonstall School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° 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 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9.2 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$672,000 – $814,000

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Home values near 12 Buchanan Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Buchanan Road, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1862 Sq. Ft.	$710,657
19 Buchanan Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1823 Sq. Ft.	$847,664

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Buchanan Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1716 Sq. Ft.	$682,083
21 Buchanan Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$898,193

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Buchanan Road, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1278 Sq. Ft.	$606,442
27 Buchanan Road, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 780 Sq. Ft.	$477,973

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