OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2013 for $316K

$674,406

•

1,989

sq ft

3.5 R Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

Beautifully updated ranch on desirable North Salem side street. Features 3 spacious first floor bedrooms with walk in closets and completely updated full bathroom. Stunning, newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, De Dietrich induction counter-top range and wall oven, beautiful tile back-splash, breakfast bar, and attached dining room with built-ins. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout bedrooms and living room with fire place. Tons of closet space, plus basement and attic storage. Huge basement is perfect for finishing to double your living space! Walk-up attic could be finished to make private master suite. Private rear lot with fenced in yard, garden space, storage shed deck and patio. Walk to downtown or commuter rail in 5 minutes. Special Financing or Trade available to those who qualify.

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

5,606 sq ftLot Size

$339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Michael Quail • RE/MAX Prestige

Bought with Lisa Santamaria • Armstrong Field Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71569644

Redfin Estimate

$674,406

$358K since sold in September 2013$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 1% lower than the average sale price ($681K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$830,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,674 sq ft
9 Phelps St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$660,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,224 sq ft
8 Cressey, Salem, MA 01970
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAR 11, 2026
$682,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,668 sq ft
21 Manning St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$650,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,880 sq ft
10 Park St, Peabody, MA 01960
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$590,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,554 sq ft
23 Bradford St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$675,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,602 sq ft
16 Geneva St, Salem, MA 01970

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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 3.5 R Buffum St

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

M:26 L:0339,2132191

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on May 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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Deeded, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Vinyl,Double Vanity

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Kitchen Information
Area: 160
Length: 10
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,989
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,000
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: North St (Route 114) to Mason St, Right on Buffum, 3.5R is a rear lot behind 3.5. Back left lot.
UnparsedAddress: 3.5 R Buffum St, Salem MA 01970

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: M:26 L:0339,2132191

Home facts updated by county records on May 27, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Wall Mounted Tv And Wine Fridge Excluded.
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 • 0.5mi

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

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.

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Estimated sale price

$641,000 – $776,000

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Home values near 3.5 R Buffum St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 Buffum St, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2728 Sq. Ft.	$790,381
5 1/2 Buffum St, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2392 Sq. Ft.	$773,451

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Buffum St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1496 Sq. Ft.	$602,383
5 Buffum St, Salem, MA 8 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3360 Sq. Ft.	$897,789

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 1/2 Buffum St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1989 Sq. Ft.	$716,385
7 Buffum St, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3783 Sq. Ft.	$981,617

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