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Off Market Oct 2019 for $420K

$643,618

•

1,188

sq ft

12 Francis Rd, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

Beautiful home that sits on a gorgeous, well maintained lot with a private backyard and in-ground pool. Spacious fenced in yard includes plenty of deck, patio and lawn space. The backyard boasts a stunning cliff with bucolic views of green foliage, growing plants and vegetation. Truly a unique property. The interior is pristine and has been meticulously maintained by only one set of owners. Newer roof, stone wall and boiler. This home offers the best of both worlds; a quiet neighborhood yet minutes away from downtown Salem. Enjoy all that Salem has to offer! 1/2 mile to commuter rail at Salem Depot. 10-15 minute walk to T and downtown Salem (2 minute drive). Bars, restaurants, parks and museums ALL within a 1-2 mile radius! *** Open Houses: Friday 8/23/19 5 PM- 6:30 PM, Saturday 8/24/19 12:00 PM- 1:30 PM and Sunday 8/25/19 1 PM- 2:30 PM***

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

$542Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jacquelyn Julian • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Bought with Barbi Harrison • 4 Buyers Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72551818

Redfin Estimate

$643,618

$224K since sold in October 2019$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.6% lower than the average sale price ($682K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$830,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,674 sq ft
9 Phelps St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$760,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,793 sq ft
88 Moffatt Rd, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$675,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,602 sq ft
16 Geneva St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$660,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,392 sq ft
32 Raymond Rd, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JAN 6, 2026
$535,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,255 sq ft
10 Horton St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$630,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,260 sq ft
22 Varney St, Salem, MA 01970

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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

101.3%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$625K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

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151

6 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Francis Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,511 (+8.1%)

$178,200 + $262,300

$440,500

2022

$5,100

$171,600 + $213,300

$384,900

2021

$5,102 (+1.9%)

$171,600 + $198,100

$369,700

2020

$5,008 (+1.6%)

$161,700 + $184,900

$346,600

2019

$4,929 (+2.4%)

$153,800 + $172,600

$326,400

2018

$4,812 (+0.7%)

$146,500 + $166,400

$312,900

2017

$4,779 (+7.1%)

$138,600 + $162,700

$301,300

2016

$4,463 (+4.7%)

$122,100 + $162,700

$284,800

2015

$4,263 (+5.8%)

$112,200 + $147,600

$259,800

2014

$4,029 (+0.8%)

$105,600 + $135,200

$240,800

2013

$3,998 (+1.0%)

$108,900 + $135,200

$244,100

2012

$3,958 (+0.5%)

$114,800 + $138,400

$253,200

2011

$3,937 (+0.9%)

$120,100 + $141,500

$261,600

2010

$3,902 (+7.6%)

$125,400 + $153,100

$278,500

2009

$3,625

$132,000 + $148,600

$280,600

Tax history for 12 Francis Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,511 (+8.1%)

$178,200 + $262,300

$440,500

2022

$5,100

$171,600 + $213,300

$384,900

2021

$5,102 (+1.9%)

$171,600 + $198,100

$369,700

2020

$5,008 (+1.6%)

$161,700 + $184,900

$346,600

2019

$4,929 (+2.4%)

$153,800 + $172,600

$326,400

2018

$4,812 (+0.7%)

$146,500 + $166,400

$312,900

2017

$4,779 (+7.1%)

$138,600 + $162,700

$301,300

2016

$4,463 (+4.7%)

$122,100 + $162,700

$284,800

2015

$4,263 (+5.8%)

$112,200 + $147,600

$259,800

2014

$4,029 (+0.8%)

$105,600 + $135,200

$240,800

2013

$3,998 (+1.0%)

$108,900 + $135,200

$244,100

2012

$3,958 (+0.5%)

$114,800 + $138,400

$253,200

2011

$3,937 (+0.9%)

$120,100 + $141,500

$261,600

2010

$3,902 (+7.6%)

$125,400 + $153,100

$278,500

2009

$3,625

$132,000 + $148,600

$280,600

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,188

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2131800

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
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,188
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Dark Brown

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,928.64
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Highland Ave to Jackson St to Francis Rd OR Jefferson Ave to Jackson St to Francis Rd
UnparsedAddress: 12 Francis Road, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2131800

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 • 0.6mi

3/10

Collins Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

5/10

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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.

9.1 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$612,000 – $741,000

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Home values near 12 Francis Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Francis Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$616,865
15 Francis Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$776,838

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Francis Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 975 Sq. Ft.	$572,343
17 Francis Road, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$634,523

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Francis Road, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$594,226
19 Francis Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$731,353

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