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Off market apr 2018 for $775K

$1,411,093

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,485/mo

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5,272

sq ft

18 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

The Job V. Hanson House Circa 1872 is perhaps North Salem's most outstanding Victorian residence. This statuesque property has been meticulously restored and features 5272 sq ft of elegantly appointed rooms, plus 700 sq. ft. of finished lower level living space, soaring ceilings, formal living and dining room, butler's pantry, comfortable great room, four marble fireplaces, 5+ bedrooms, 4 baths, new edition with expansive designer cherry kitchen with granite and stainless appliances, deck, 2 car garage and private yard. The lower level has been gutted to include family room, full bath and exercise room. The 3rd floor is a grandfathered apartment that includes living room, 1 bedroom, full bath and kitchen. Stroll to the train and ferry to Boston, fine restaurants, boutique shopping, beaches, cafes, museums and fun night life. Enjoy the Metropolitan lifestyle of Salem.

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

9,900 sq ftLot Size

$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Merry Fox Team • MerryFox Realty

Bought with Kate Richard • J. Barrett & Company

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•Source:MLS PIN #72278256

Redfin Estimate

$1,411,093

$636K since sold in April 2018$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.41M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,100,000
A
6 beds3.5 baths5,803 sq ft
40 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,055,000
B
6 beds3 baths3,145 sq ft
19 Appleton St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,425,000
C
6 beds3 baths5,019 sq ft
41 Dearborn St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$900,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,162 sq ft
6-8 Harmony St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$2,175,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths5,807 sq ft
38 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$829,900
F
4 beds3 baths2,473 sq ft
18 Driscoll St, Peabody, MA 01960

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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

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 18 Buffum St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,111 (+0.2%)

$202,100 + $925,900

$1,128,000

2022

$14,079 (+6.7%)

$195,300 + $867,300

$1,062,600

2021

$13,189 (+3.8%)

$181,800 + $773,900

$955,700

2020

$12,707 (+1.2%)

$171,700 + $707,700

$879,400

2019

$12,553 (+12.7%)

$163,000 + $668,300

$831,300

2018

$11,140 (+5.2%)

$154,900 + $569,400

$724,300

2017

$10,585 (+2.1%)

$130,700 + $536,700

$667,400

2016

$10,363 (+6.3%)

$124,600 + $536,700

$661,300

2015

$9,749 (+9.1%)

$114,500 + $479,600

$594,100

2014

$8,937 (+6.8%)

$114,500 + $419,700

$534,200

2013

$8,365 (+3.1%)

$114,500 + $396,200

$510,700

2012

$8,110 (+0.8%)

$122,600 + $396,300

$518,900

2011

$8,046 (−1.5%)

$122,600 + $412,000

$534,600

2010

$8,166 (−6.0%)

$128,000 + $454,900

$582,900

2009

$8,687

$134,700 + $537,700

$672,400

Tax history for 18 Buffum St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,111 (+0.2%)

$202,100 + $925,900

$1,128,000

2022

$14,079 (+6.7%)

$195,300 + $867,300

$1,062,600

2021

$13,189 (+3.8%)

$181,800 + $773,900

$955,700

2020

$12,707 (+1.2%)

$171,700 + $707,700

$879,400

2019

$12,553 (+12.7%)

$163,000 + $668,300

$831,300

2018

$11,140 (+5.2%)

$154,900 + $569,400

$724,300

2017

$10,585 (+2.1%)

$130,700 + $536,700

$667,400

2016

$10,363 (+6.3%)

$124,600 + $536,700

$661,300

2015

$9,749 (+9.1%)

$114,500 + $479,600

$594,100

2014

$8,937 (+6.8%)

$114,500 + $419,700

$534,200

2013

$8,365 (+3.1%)

$114,500 + $396,200

$510,700

2012

$8,110 (+0.8%)

$122,600 + $396,300

$518,900

2011

$8,046 (−1.5%)

$122,600 + $412,000

$534,600

2010

$8,166 (−6.0%)

$128,000 + $454,900

$582,900

2009

$8,687

$134,700 + $537,700

$672,400

*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

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,801

Year built

1850

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Essex County

APN

2132496

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Living/Dining Rm Combo, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,272
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,585
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Buffum to Buffum
UnparsedAddress: 18 Buffum Street, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,801
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2132496

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bates

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Collins Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Salem Prep High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

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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

$1.34M – $1.62M

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Home values near 18 Buffum St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Buffum Street, Salem, MA 8 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3360 Sq. Ft.	$878,603
11 Buffum Street, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$986,858

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Buffum Street, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3783 Sq. Ft.	$975,041
13 Buffum Street, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1793 Sq. Ft.	$682,764

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Buffum Street, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2795 Sq. Ft.	$720,692
15 Buffum Street, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2441 Sq. Ft.	$942,750

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