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Off Market Sep 2019 for $479K

$766,632

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $95/mo

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1,749

sq ft

20 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

Unbelievable location, waterfront on Forest River with tranquil views over conservation land. Perfect for nature lover or bird watcher. 1940's Cape: they don't build them like this anymore. Front to back LR w. F P, HW floors and open to Sun room. DR with China cabinet, and HW floors. Kitchen with access to sunny deck and yard overlooking river and conservation land, very private. 3 large bedrooms on 2nd floor with HW floors, MBR is front to back with 2 closets. Lower level FR with FP and easy walk out the private yard with wonderful views. All this located on a cul de sac close to Marblehead and Salem State University. Also, access to little beach in back area. Also opportunity to join private beach association of neighborhood.Walking and hiking trails nearby. This opportunity does not become available often. Open houses: Sat. 10-11:30, Sun. 10:30 to 12:30. Offers due Monday at 5 pm, will be answered by 5 pm Tuesday.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$438Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Heidi Roberts • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Bought with Norman Banville • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Topsfield

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•Source:MLS PIN #72547386

Redfin Estimate

$766,632

$288K since sold in September 2019$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.5% lower than the average sale price ($820K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$819,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,156 sq ft
5 Fairview Rd, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$930,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,375 sq ft
10 Charlotte Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$760,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,793 sq ft
88 Moffatt Rd, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$580,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,198 sq ft
15 Oak View Ave, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$999,999
E
3 beds2 baths2,024 sq ft
2 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$830,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,640 sq ft
25 Tedesco St, Marblehead, MA 01945

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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

Recently sold homes

125

22 MoM

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Sale history for 20 Sunset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,290 (−0.9%)

$212,400 + $290,400

$502,800

2022

$6,349 (+3.0%)

$212,400 + $266,800

$479,200

2021

$6,162 (−2.3%)

$212,400 + $234,100

$446,500

2020

$6,305 (+0.4%)

$212,400 + $223,900

$436,300

2019

$6,283 (+1.6%)

$202,000 + $214,100

$416,100

2018

$6,184 (+4.1%)

$202,000 + $200,100

$402,100

2017

$5,940 (+1.2%)

$184,500 + $190,000

$374,500

2016

$5,868 (−1.3%)

$184,500 + $190,000

$374,500

2015

$5,947 (+12.2%)

$184,500 + $177,900

$362,400

2014

$5,302 (−1.8%)

$158,800 + $158,100

$316,900

2013

$5,397 (+5.9%)

$167,100 + $162,400

$329,500

2012

$5,095 (+6.8%)

$163,600 + $162,400

$326,000

2011

$4,771 (+0.4%)

$154,600 + $162,400

$317,000

2010

$4,754 (−1.0%)

$167,100 + $172,200

$339,300

2009

$4,800

$181,100 + $190,400

$371,500

Tax history for 20 Sunset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,290 (−0.9%)

$212,400 + $290,400

$502,800

2022

$6,349 (+3.0%)

$212,400 + $266,800

$479,200

2021

$6,162 (−2.3%)

$212,400 + $234,100

$446,500

2020

$6,305 (+0.4%)

$212,400 + $223,900

$436,300

2019

$6,283 (+1.6%)

$202,000 + $214,100

$416,100

2018

$6,184 (+4.1%)

$202,000 + $200,100

$402,100

2017

$5,940 (+1.2%)

$184,500 + $190,000

$374,500

2016

$5,868 (−1.3%)

$184,500 + $190,000

$374,500

2015

$5,947 (+12.2%)

$184,500 + $177,900

$362,400

2014

$5,302 (−1.8%)

$158,800 + $158,100

$316,900

2013

$5,397 (+5.9%)

$167,100 + $162,400

$329,500

2012

$5,095 (+6.8%)

$163,600 + $162,400

$326,000

2011

$4,771 (+0.4%)

$154,600 + $162,400

$317,000

2010

$4,754 (−1.0%)

$167,100 + $172,200

$339,300

2009

$4,800

$181,100 + $190,400

$371,500

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,391

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2133993

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

FHOD

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

Zone overlays

Flood Hazard Overlay District

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 Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 220
Length: 20
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Balcony / Deck

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,749
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Marsh, River

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,283.11
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lafayette to Rosedale to Sunset
UnparsedAddress: 20 Sunset Road, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,391
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2133993

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Horace Mann Laboratory School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

Saltonstall School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° 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

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Sun exposure

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.

9.2 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$729,000 – $882,000

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Home values near 20 Sunset Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2092 Sq. Ft.	$817,948
16 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2106 Sq. Ft.	$911,966

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1324 Sq. Ft.	$800,825
14 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2723 Sq. Ft.	$819,499

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2021 Sq. Ft.	$765,226
12 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1134 Sq. Ft.	$703,541

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