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Off Market Aug 2022 for $463K

$582,155

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $64/mo

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1,344

sq ft

12 Sumner Rd, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

This lovely 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is in a great neighborhood and has been in the same family since it was built in 1914. With a little work and updating, this will make a fabulous property. Features include an enclosed front porch, glistening hardwood flooring, 1st floor bedroom, semi-finished basement with workshop & excellent utilities, replacement windows, aluminum siding, architectural roof, granite block foundation and parking for 3 vehicles. Easy to finish 2nd floor bonus room with skylight. Overlooking the broad, fenced back yard and the SSU Campus, it will make a great investment or homestead for the next generation. Final and best Offers are due by noon on Tuesday April 12th.

Single-familyProperty Type

1914Year Built

6,582 sq ftLot Size

$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Nick Helgesen • Better Living Real Estate, LLC

Bought with Renee Merchant • Lyv Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72964509

Redfin Estimate

$582,155

$119K since sold in August 2022$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 12.6% lower than the average sale price ($666K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$590,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,454 sq ft
259 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$585,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,312 sq ft
263 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$830,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,674 sq ft
9 Phelps St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$580,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,198 sq ft
15 Oak View Ave, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD OCT 16, 2025
$710,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,298 sq ft
5 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$700,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,495 sq ft
17 Cliff St, Salem, MA 01970

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$3,271/mo

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Market trends in 01970, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$613K

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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22 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Sumner Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,175 (+5.6%)

$180,700 + $233,000

$413,700

2022

$4,899 (+4.8%)

$165,900 + $203,800

$369,700

2021

$4,675 (+1.2%)

$154,100 + $184,700

$338,800

2020

$4,620 (+2.7%)

$151,100 + $168,600

$319,700

2019

$4,500 (+1.4%)

$142,200 + $155,800

$298,000

2018

$4,439 (−0.2%)

$132,700 + $155,900

$288,600

2017

$4,446 (+0.8%)

$124,400 + $155,900

$280,300

2016

$4,411 (+2.1%)

$124,400 + $157,100

$281,500

2015

$4,321 (+2.1%)

$109,600 + $153,700

$263,300

2014

$4,234 (+2.1%)

$109,600 + $143,500

$253,100

2013

$4,146 (−1.2%)

$109,600 + $143,500

$253,100

2012

$4,195 (+2.7%)

$112,000 + $156,400

$268,400

2011

$4,083 (+3.8%)

$114,900 + $156,400

$271,300

2010

$3,934 (+7.5%)

$124,400 + $156,400

$280,800

2009

$3,659

$126,800 + $156,400

$283,200

Tax history for 12 Sumner Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,175 (+5.6%)

$180,700 + $233,000

$413,700

2022

$4,899 (+4.8%)

$165,900 + $203,800

$369,700

2021

$4,675 (+1.2%)

$154,100 + $184,700

$338,800

2020

$4,620 (+2.7%)

$151,100 + $168,600

$319,700

2019

$4,500 (+1.4%)

$142,200 + $155,800

$298,000

2018

$4,439 (−0.2%)

$132,700 + $155,900

$288,600

2017

$4,446 (+0.8%)

$124,400 + $155,900

$280,300

2016

$4,411 (+2.1%)

$124,400 + $157,100

$281,500

2015

$4,321 (+2.1%)

$109,600 + $153,700

$263,300

2014

$4,234 (+2.1%)

$109,600 + $143,500

$253,100

2013

$4,146 (−1.2%)

$109,600 + $143,500

$253,100

2012

$4,195 (+2.7%)

$112,000 + $156,400

$268,400

2011

$4,083 (+3.8%)

$114,900 + $156,400

$271,300

2010

$3,934 (+7.5%)

$124,400 + $156,400

$280,800

2009

$3,659

$126,800 + $156,400

$283,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,344

Year built

1914

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2133816

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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,344
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Taupe

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,899
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 12 Sumner Rd, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2133816

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Horace Mann Laboratory School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Saltonstall School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Salem, MA • 01970

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$554,000 – $670,000

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Home values near 12 Sumner Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Sumner Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2764 Sq. Ft.	$736,698
17 Sumner Road, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1295 Sq. Ft.	$644,966

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Sumner Road, Salem, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2646 Sq. Ft.	$989,803
19 Sumner Road, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1066 Sq. Ft.	$544,501

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Sumner Road, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1335 Sq. Ft.	$654,654
21 Sumner Road, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1743 Sq. Ft.	$622,008

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