RARE OWNER-OCCUPANT INCOME OPPORTUNITY IN SALEM! Completely renovated from top to bottom, this exceptional two-family offers over 4,300 SF with TWO spacious 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath residences, each approximately 2,155 SF and designed to live like a single-family home. An incredible opportunity to occupy one residence while generating income from the other, including potential short-term rental use for a qualifying owner-occupant, subject to City of Salem requirements. Nearly everything is NEW! New roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC with gas heat and central A/C, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, interior and exterior paint and more. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light and beautiful finishes preserve the scale and character of the original 1875 Victorian while providing the comfort and functionality of a modern home. Each residence enjoys its own separate driveway with off-street parking, private fenced outdoor space and private basement with abundant storage, providing an unusual level of privacy and independence for a two-family property. With 8 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and more than 4,300 SF of beautifully renovated living space, the possibilities are exceptional: owner-occupy with rental income, explore permitted short-term rental potential, accommodate extended or multigenerational living, or maintain both residences as long-term rentals. Ideally located in North Salem approximately 1 mile from downtown Salem and the MBTA.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1875Year Built
4,486 sq ftLot Size
$394Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Jackelyn Enslow• Cameron Real Estate Group
Mack Park, located between Highland Avenue and Marlborough Road, is a residential and park-adjacent Salem neighborhood with tree-lined side streets and a compact, walkable feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mack Park playground and ballfields, where dog walkers, pickup games, and stroller loops set the daily rhythm. Early-20th-century multifamily homes and classic New England singles mix with small porches, tidy yards, and mature shade trees. The nearby Salem Common and the Salem Willows shoreline add green space and salt-air scenery to the routine. Cultural touchstones like the Peabody Essex Museum, Cinema Salem, and The Cabot anchor nights out beyond the blocks. A short hop toward downtown brings independent cafes and shops without changing the neighborhood’s quieter cadence.
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Offer insights
18 Balcomb St · $1,700,000
$1.7M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.7M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
122 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.1%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral/vaulted ceilings
Storage space
Stone, granite or solid counters
Upgraded cabinets
Open floor plan
Remodeled
Living room
Dining room
Kitchen
Laundry room
Mudroom
Office/den
Skylights
Bedrooms
Total of 14 rooms (bedrooms included within room count)
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
Combination of tubs and shower stalls
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup
Flooring
Tile
Hardwood
Wood
Stone/ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air, natural gas) with 2 heating units
Central air with unit control and 2 cooling units
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Corner lot
Level lot
Public road frontage
Home design
2-family side-by-side property
6 total stories
Property renovated since original construction
Parking
Off-street paved parking
Open parking for 4 vehicles
Construction
Frame construction
Brick/mortar and granite foundation details
Shingle roof
Built originally (public records) and renovated since
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, parks, medical facility, highway access, house of worship, public school, T-station and university
Other
Building area approximately 4,310 total
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Perfect for owner-occupied income producing property, straight-up investment opportunity, or potential condo conversion for developers. Rare Salem 2-family (side-by-side) duplex offering spacious sunny rooms with 2 driveways and good-sized yard seeks new steward. Unit 1 (current owner’s home) offers 4 bedrooms, renovated kitchen and 2 full baths plus interior access to own basement with laundry. The attic is a wide open, finished, heated open space which offers potential for various uses – bedroom, family room, office space, maybe even an ADU (buyer to do research and due diligence). Unit 2 (currently tenant occupied) has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, laundry and access to own basement. Fully insulated and deleaded, this home has new heating systems and hot water heaters for both units. Close to downtown Salem restaurants, shops, museums, and Commuter rail.
MLS PIN #12006337
Oct 29, 1993
Sold
$155,000
$36/sq ft
Sep 29, 1993
Listing Removed
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Jul 15, 1993
Listed
$174,900
$41/sq ft
RIGHT SIDE DELEADED CERTIFICATE. MANY UP- DATES. SMALL DEN ON 2ND FLOORS. TERRIFIC OWNER'S UNIT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,677 (−3.6%)
$177,800 + $515,800
$693,600
2022
$9,003 (+6.5%)
$171,800 + $507,700
$679,500
2021
$8,455 (+1.9%)
$160,000 + $452,700
$612,700
2020
$8,294 (+1.5%)
$151,100 + $422,900
$574,000
2019
$8,174 (+9.8%)
$143,400 + $397,900
$541,300
2018
$7,447 (+7.2%)
$136,300 + $347,900
$484,200
2017
$6,944 (+2.5%)
$114,900 + $322,900
$437,800
2016
$6,777 (+3.2%)
$109,600 + $322,900
$432,500
2015
$6,566 (+11.4%)
$100,700 + $299,400
$400,100
2014
$5,892 (+5.1%)
$100,700 + $251,500
$352,200
2013
$5,605 (−2.1%)
$100,700 + $241,500
$342,200
2012
$5,725 (−1.5%)
$107,800 + $258,500
$366,300
2011
$5,814 (−0.3%)
$107,800 + $278,500
$386,300
2010
$5,831 (−3.4%)
$112,600 + $303,600
$416,200
2009
$6,035
$118,500 + $348,600
$467,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
7
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,310
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,310
Year built
1875
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Essex County
APN
2129668
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
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
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
77% 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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26
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 18 Balcomb St
$1,579,693
$120K under list price of $1.70M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $900K to $2.1M.