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Off Market Jan 2022 for $400K

$579,729

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $438/mo

•

1,347

sq ft

3 Butler St, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

No, that price is not a mistake! Get into a single family for less than most condos. Perched high above the street, this home is conveniently located minutes from downtown Salem as well as offering easy access to highways. Fenced in yard with patio gives you great, private outdoor living. Open kitchen, separate dining room and large living room make this home feel much bigger than the square footage indicates. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Seller has replaced both heating system and hot water heater in the last year and previously updated electrical. Nothing to do but move in and make this your new home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1870Year Built

1,891 sq ftLot Size

$430Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Merry Fox Team • MerryFox Realty

Bought with Susan Kelsey • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

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•Source:MLS PIN #72924099

Redfin Estimate

$579,729

$180K since sold in January 2022$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 8.5% lower than the average sale price ($633K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$563,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,037 sq ft
11-1/2 Albion St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$630,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,260 sq ft
22 Varney St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$759,500
C
2 beds2 baths1,194 sq ft
6 Gifford Ct, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$530,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,410 sq ft
38-1/2 Ellsworth Rd, Peabody, MA 01960
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$560,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,232 sq ft
57 Ord St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$757,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,818 sq ft
17 Orchard 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

101.3%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$625K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 3 Butler St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72924099

Jan 28, 2022

Sold

$400,000

$297/sq ft

Dec 16, 2021

Contingent

—

Dec 11, 2021

Price Changed

$399,900

$297/sq ft

Dec 7, 2021

Price Changed

$415,000

$308/sq ft

Dec 1, 2021

Listed

$435,000

$323/sq ft

MLS PIN #72317698

Jun 20, 2018

Sold

$300,000

$223/sq ft

May 10, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 30, 2018

Listed

$309,900

$230/sq ft

+16

Best value in Salem! This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Gallows Hill home is close to the train station, parks, restaurants and everything Salem has to offer. This home boasts a kitchen, bath, large dining room and a living room with brand new carpeting on the first floor and three bedrooms and bath on the second floor. The property has a fenced in backyard, heat cables on the roof, new electrical panel, a brand new storm door, and much much more. This home is truly a must see! All appliances to stay. Showings begin at open houses Saturday(May 6th) from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM and Sunday(May 7th) from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Public Records

Nov 13, 1991

Sold

$68,000

$50/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,674 (−0.2%)

$166,000 + $207,600

$373,600

2022

$4,683 (+6.6%)

$160,500 + $192,900

$353,400

2021

$4,393 (−0.4%)

$149,400 + $168,900

$318,300

2020

$4,410 (−5.1%)

$141,100 + $164,100

$305,200

2019

$4,648 (+4.4%)

$133,900 + $173,900

$307,800

2018

$4,454 (+7.4%)

$127,300 + $162,300

$289,600

2017

$4,146 (+3.2%)

$107,300 + $154,100

$261,400

2016

$4,019 (+2.9%)

$102,400 + $154,100

$256,500

2015

$3,904 (+6.8%)

$94,100 + $143,800

$237,900

2014

$3,657 (+0.5%)

$94,100 + $124,500

$218,600

2013

$3,638 (+1.8%)

$94,100 + $128,000

$222,100

2012

$3,575 (+3.9%)

$100,700 + $128,000

$228,700

2011

$3,442 (+1.9%)

$100,700 + $128,000

$228,700

2010

$3,379 (−0.1%)

$105,100 + $136,100

$241,200

2009

$3,384

$110,700 + $151,200

$261,900

Tax history for 3 Butler St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,674 (−0.2%)

$166,000 + $207,600

$373,600

2022

$4,683 (+6.6%)

$160,500 + $192,900

$353,400

2021

$4,393 (−0.4%)

$149,400 + $168,900

$318,300

2020

$4,410 (−5.1%)

$141,100 + $164,100

$305,200

2019

$4,648 (+4.4%)

$133,900 + $173,900

$307,800

2018

$4,454 (+7.4%)

$127,300 + $162,300

$289,600

2017

$4,146 (+3.2%)

$107,300 + $154,100

$261,400

2016

$4,019 (+2.9%)

$102,400 + $154,100

$256,500

2015

$3,904 (+6.8%)

$94,100 + $143,800

$237,900

2014

$3,657 (+0.5%)

$94,100 + $124,500

$218,600

2013

$3,638 (+1.8%)

$94,100 + $128,000

$222,100

2012

$3,575 (+3.9%)

$100,700 + $128,000

$228,700

2011

$3,442 (+1.9%)

$100,700 + $128,000

$228,700

2010

$3,379 (−0.1%)

$105,100 + $136,100

$241,200

2009

$3,384

$110,700 + $151,200

$261,900

*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

1,742 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,347

Year built

1870

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2128655

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

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

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related

Property details

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,347
Foundation Details: Irregular
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: blue

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,933
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Boston to Hanson to Butler
UnparsedAddress: 3 Butler Street, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,347
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2128655

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Collins Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

6/10

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

Saltonstall School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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

7/10 Wind Factor

78% 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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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

$551,000 – $667,000

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Home values near 3 Butler St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Butler Street, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$661,458
10 Butler Street, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 966 Sq. Ft.	$462,512

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Butler Street, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$752,044
1 Butler Street, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1912 Sq. Ft.	$587,151

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Butler Street, Salem, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2703 Sq. Ft.	$761,530
9 Butler Street, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1199 Sq. Ft.	$522,563

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