Don't be fooled by the cozy exterior of this charming home! Inside you will find a spacious living area that includes living room, den, dining room and kitchen with sliding doors out to patio and a lovely yard for entertaining. Wonderful shed for outdoor work space. There is the option of a first floor bedroom in addition to three second floor bedrooms. Master bedroom has cathedral ceilings. Hardwood as well as some wide pine floors. Great North Salem neighborhood close to route 114 and commuter train. Note: Seller has quote for new gas heating system currently in need of replacement. Off street parking fits one, and possibly two small cars. Showings begin Friday 3/26, 3-6pm; Saturday noon-3:00pm, Sunday noon-3:00. Text or call for appointment. Please adhere to covid guidelines by wearing a mask. Seller reserves the right to accept offer anytime.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
3,179 sq ftLot Size
$421Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Sarah Harrington• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,179
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
1,807
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2129468
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 23, 2025.
R2
Residential Two-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
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,807
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Tan
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,286.78
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: North Street (Rt.114) to Oakland to Balcomb.
UnparsedAddress: 13 Balcomb Street, Salem MA 01970
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,807
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,179 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Essex County
APN: 2129468
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 23, 2025
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bates
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Collins Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Salem Prep High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Salem High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
6/10 Wind Factor
72% 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
47
53
37
39
26
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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
$723,000 – $875,000
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