Google street view image for 159 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970

Off market aug 1999 for $249K

$885,649

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,501/mo

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2,280

sq ft

159 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

4,465 sq ftLot Size

$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dana Lothrop • Carlson GMAC Real Estate

Bought with Sabin James • Carlson GMAC Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #30331521

Redfin Estimate

$885,649

$636K since sold in August 1999$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8.8% lower than the average sale price ($971K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$975,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,926 sq ft
126-1/2 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$690,000
B
4 beds3 baths1,786 sq ft
28 Grove St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$945,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,496 sq ft
5 Daniels St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,375,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,417 sq ft
20 Winter St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$690,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,430 sq ft
82 Flint St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,150,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,326 sq ft
10 Turner St, Salem, MA 01970

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Market trends in 01970, MA

Last updated September 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

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$749,000
3 beds2 baths1,957 sq ft
4 Emerald Ave, Salem, MA 01970
NEW 18 HRS AGO
$595,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,287 sq ft
88 Ocean Ave #2, Salem, MA 01970
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12PM
$650,000
3 beds3 baths2,076 sq ft
12-1/2 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 01970
$1,625,000
8 beds6.5 baths5,795 sq ft
2-4 Saunders St, Salem, MA 01970
$829,000
9 beds3 baths2,345 sq ft
32 Park St, Salem, MA 01970
$725,000
6 beds2.5 baths2,909 sq ft
4 Upham St, Salem, MA 01970
VIDEO TOUR
$360,000
2 beds1 bath805 sq ft
47 Bridge St #1, Salem, MA 01970
LISTED BY REDFIN
$625,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,838 sq ft
5 Bradford St #1, Salem, MA 01970
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$699,900
3 beds2 baths1,274 sq ft
44 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970
$789,000
4 beds2 baths1,884 sq ft
14 Boardman St #2, Salem, MA 01970
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Sale history for 159 Federal St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #30331521

Aug 31, 1999

Sold

$249,343

$109/sq ft

Jun 22, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Jun 21, 1999

Listed

$259,000

$114/sq ft

MLS PIN #30122725

Apr 4, 1997

Sold

$176,100

$77/sq ft

Feb 25, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Aug 17, 1996

Listed

$184,000

$81/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2020

$8,385 (+3.2%)

$201,300 + $379,000

$580,300

2019

$8,127 (+6.8%)

$195,400 + $342,800

$538,200

2018

$7,612 (+1.8%)

$186,500 + $308,400

$494,900

2017

$7,476 (+1.2%)

$168,700 + $302,700

$471,400

2016

$7,387 (+2.1%)

$168,700 + $302,700

$471,400

2015

$7,235 (+17.2%)

$156,900 + $284,000

$440,900

2014

$6,175 (+4.2%)

$142,100 + $227,000

$369,100

2013

$5,925 (+4.8%)

$142,100 + $219,600

$361,700

2012

$5,653 (−4.0%)

$142,100 + $219,600

$361,700

2011

$5,889 (+4.1%)

$148,000 + $243,300

$391,300

2010

$5,659 (−2.5%)

$142,100 + $261,800

$403,900

2009

$5,804

$153,900 + $295,300

$449,200

Tax history for 159 Federal St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2020

$8,385 (+3.2%)

$201,300 + $379,000

$580,300

2019

$8,127 (+6.8%)

$195,400 + $342,800

$538,200

2018

$7,612 (+1.8%)

$186,500 + $308,400

$494,900

2017

$7,476 (+1.2%)

$168,700 + $302,700

$471,400

2016

$7,387 (+2.1%)

$168,700 + $302,700

$471,400

2015

$7,235 (+17.2%)

$156,900 + $284,000

$440,900

2014

$6,175 (+4.2%)

$142,100 + $227,000

$369,100

2013

$5,925 (+4.8%)

$142,100 + $219,600

$361,700

2012

$5,653 (−4.0%)

$142,100 + $219,600

$361,700

2011

$5,889 (+4.1%)

$148,000 + $243,300

$391,300

2010

$5,659 (−2.5%)

$142,100 + $261,800

$403,900

2009

$5,804

$153,900 + $295,300

$449,200

*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

4,469 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,510

Year built

1850

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Essex County

APN

2131462

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 27, 2023.

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 Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic, Living Room, Kitchen

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,280
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: RED

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,131.09

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Common
Heating Units: 3
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 159 Federal Street, Salem MA 01970

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,510
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,469 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2131462

Home facts updated by county records on Jan 27, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

5/10

Collins Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Salem Prep High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Historical weather

Salem, MA • 01970

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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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Estimated sale price

$842,000 – $1.02M

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Home values near 159 Federal St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
164 Federal St, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2574 Sq. Ft.	$788,845
157 Federal St, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2506 Sq. Ft.	$765,460

Address	Redfin Estimate
153 Federal St, Salem, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4168 Sq. Ft.	$1,228,079
165 Federal St Apartment 1, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 739 Sq. Ft.	$455,932

Address	Redfin Estimate
155 Federal St, Salem, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$993,083
165 Federal St Apartment 2, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1191 Sq. Ft.	$546,143

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