Off Market Jun 2011 for $265K

$665,095

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,882/mo

•

2,013

sq ft

28 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970

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Victorian enthusiasts! You'll love this 1875 Farmhouse in North Salem located near train and convenient to Rt. 128. Newly started major renovation including top of line Anderson windows, new 200 amp electrical service and blown in insulation... and it's yours to finish and choose your own kitchen, fixtures and colors. FHA 203k loan is perfect for this home, borrow for the mortgage and improvements! The finished product will be your masterpiece! All this and lovely yard and parking.

Single-familyProperty Type

1875Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$330Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Ted Richard • RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate

Listed by • RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate

Bought with Angie Sciarappa • RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #71181925

Redfin Estimate

$665,095

$400K since sold in June 2011$0 since August

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$620,000
A
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$757,000
B
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17 Orchard St, Salem, MA 01970
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$771,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,123 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,015,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,106 sq ft
3 Cove Ave, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$780,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,705 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$610,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,836 sq ft
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Market trends in 01970, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$620K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 28 Balcomb St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71181925

Jun 15, 2011

Sold

$265,000

$132/sq ft

Mar 22, 2011

Contingent

—

Jan 25, 2011

Listed

$279,900

$139/sq ft

MLS PIN #70319176

Apr 28, 2006

Sold

$295,000

$147/sq ft

Mar 8, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jan 23, 2006

Listed

$299,000

$149/sq ft

WOW! 26K PRICE REDUCTION! Turn of the Century charm decribes this spacious (2000 sq ft) Victorian/Colonial on a quiet side street in North Salem. This lovely home boasts wide pine hardwood under carpeting throughout. Add your personal touches and updates. Well maintained period detailing and molding. Flexible floor plan. Newer furnace and hot water heater. Unfinished walk-up attic. Nice size level back yard. This home has unlimited potential. Close to public transportation. House sold AS IS

Public Records

Jan 1, 1969

Sold

$18,000

$9/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,283 (+4.5%)

$177,400 + $324,800

$502,200

2022

$6,010 (+1.6%)

$171,400 + $282,200

$453,600

2021

$5,917 (+5.0%)

$159,600 + $269,200

$428,800

2020

$5,636 (+0.6%)

$150,800 + $239,200

$390,000

2019

$5,605 (+3.2%)

$143,100 + $228,100

$371,200

2018

$5,429 (+12.0%)

$136,000 + $217,000

$353,000

2017

$4,847 (+3.0%)

$114,700 + $190,900

$305,600

2016

$4,706 (+2.2%)

$109,400 + $190,900

$300,300

2015

$4,605 (+3.7%)

$100,500 + $180,100

$280,600

2014

$4,440 (+2.1%)

$100,500 + $164,900

$265,400

2013

$4,347 (+0.4%)

$100,500 + $164,900

$265,400

2012

$4,330 (+2.8%)

$107,600 + $169,400

$277,000

2011

$4,212 (+2.9%)

$107,600 + $172,300

$279,900

2010

$4,092 (+3.8%)

$112,300 + $179,800

$292,100

2009

$3,944

$118,200 + $187,100

$305,300

Tax history for 28 Balcomb St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,283 (+4.5%)

$177,400 + $324,800

$502,200

2022

$6,010 (+1.6%)

$171,400 + $282,200

$453,600

2021

$5,917 (+5.0%)

$159,600 + $269,200

$428,800

2020

$5,636 (+0.6%)

$150,800 + $239,200

$390,000

2019

$5,605 (+3.2%)

$143,100 + $228,100

$371,200

2018

$5,429 (+12.0%)

$136,000 + $217,000

$353,000

2017

$4,847 (+3.0%)

$114,700 + $190,900

$305,600

2016

$4,706 (+2.2%)

$109,400 + $190,900

$300,300

2015

$4,605 (+3.7%)

$100,500 + $180,100

$280,600

2014

$4,440 (+2.1%)

$100,500 + $164,900

$265,400

2013

$4,347 (+0.4%)

$100,500 + $164,900

$265,400

2012

$4,330 (+2.8%)

$107,600 + $169,400

$277,000

2011

$4,212 (+2.9%)

$107,600 + $172,300

$279,900

2010

$4,092 (+3.8%)

$112,300 + $179,800

$292,100

2009

$3,944

$118,200 + $187,100

$305,300

*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

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,013

Year built

1875

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2129664

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
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Vinyl, Pine
Interior Features: Den, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,013
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: brown

Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,092
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: North Street to School to Balcomb
UnparsedAddress: 28 Balcomb St, Salem MA 01970

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,013
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2129664

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bates

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Collins Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

Salem Prep High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

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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Mar

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

$632,000 – $765,000

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Home values near 28 Balcomb St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$682,403
37 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1136 Sq. Ft.	$647,869

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3067 Sq. Ft.	$804,414
39 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1974 Sq. Ft.	$650,161

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2484 Sq. Ft.	$789,923
40 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 11 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3467 Sq. Ft.	$947,901

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