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Off Market Jul 2018 for $332K

$500,391

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,513/mo

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1,150

sq ft

38 Butler St, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

This Antique Cape makes a great starter home! Sited on a side street & set back from the road, features an awesome finished Workshop, Home Office or Studio that was recently renovated & adds almost 200 additional SF to your living space! Updates include partly new kitchen area with bamboo floors, new cabinets, counters, windows & heat was formerly the 3 Season porch. 2 Bedrooms with hardwood under carpets, full bath with updated shower and vanity, separate dining room and large living room. Exterior features a fenced in back yard, large front yard, wrap-around pressure treated deck & vinyl siding. Updated electric system and efficient Gas heating & hot water. Roll up your sleeves and build some sweat equity in this home.. a little TLC and paint will go a long way! Salem is the place to be.. shops, arts & culture, dining & entertainment, abundant history, Commuter Rail access & Ferry to Boston!

Single-familyProperty Type

1870Year Built

6,931 sq ftLot Size

$435Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Anne Casale-Skinner • Century 21 North East

Bought with Jazz Silie • Armstrong Field Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72332693

Redfin Estimate

$500,391

$168K since sold in July 2018$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 9.1% higher than the average sale price ($459K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$400,000
A
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SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$441,500
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,084 sq ft
111 Mason St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAY 3, 2026
$340,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,197 sq ft
12 Varney St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$563,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,037 sq ft
11-1/2 Albion St, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$449,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,194 sq ft
26 Beckett St, Peabody, MA 01960
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$559,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,247 sq ft
65 Ord 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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19 MoM

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Sale history for 38 Butler St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72332693

Jul 6, 2018

Sold

$332,000

$289/sq ft

May 28, 2018

Pending

—

May 23, 2018

Listed

$329,900

$287/sq ft

MLS PIN #30641993

Mar 27, 2003

Sold

$265,000

$230/sq ft

Feb 21, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Sep 3, 2002

Listed

$279,000

$243/sq ft

MLS PIN #30281571

Mar 15, 1999

Sold

$147,000

$128/sq ft

Mar 1, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Dec 9, 1998

Listed

$149,900

$130/sq ft

MLS PIN #12013632

Nov 2, 1994

Sold

$85,500

$74/sq ft

Jun 14, 1994

Listed

$94,500

$82/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,945 (+1.6%)

$188,700 + $206,600

$395,300

2022

$4,868 (+4.4%)

$182,400 + $185,000

$367,400

2021

$4,662 (+2.8%)

$169,800 + $168,000

$337,800

2020

$4,533 (−1.5%)

$160,400 + $153,300

$313,700

2019

$4,601 (+0.6%)

$152,200 + $152,500

$304,700

2018

$4,572 (+5.0%)

$144,700 + $152,600

$297,300

2017

$4,355 (+3.3%)

$122,000 + $152,600

$274,600

2016

$4,215 (+0.3%)

$116,400 + $152,600

$269,000

2015

$4,204 (+2.1%)

$106,900 + $149,300

$256,200

2014

$4,116 (+2.2%)

$106,900 + $139,100

$246,000

2013

$4,029 (−3.1%)

$106,900 + $139,100

$246,000

2012

$4,156 (+3.8%)

$114,500 + $151,400

$265,900

2011

$4,002 (+6.0%)

$114,500 + $151,400

$265,900

2010

$3,777 (+5.9%)

$119,500 + $150,100

$269,600

2009

$3,566

$125,800 + $150,200

$276,000

Tax history for 38 Butler St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,945 (+1.6%)

$188,700 + $206,600

$395,300

2022

$4,868 (+4.4%)

$182,400 + $185,000

$367,400

2021

$4,662 (+2.8%)

$169,800 + $168,000

$337,800

2020

$4,533 (−1.5%)

$160,400 + $153,300

$313,700

2019

$4,601 (+0.6%)

$152,200 + $152,500

$304,700

2018

$4,572 (+5.0%)

$144,700 + $152,600

$297,300

2017

$4,355 (+3.3%)

$122,000 + $152,600

$274,600

2016

$4,215 (+0.3%)

$116,400 + $152,600

$269,000

2015

$4,204 (+2.1%)

$106,900 + $149,300

$256,200

2014

$4,116 (+2.2%)

$106,900 + $139,100

$246,000

2013

$4,029 (−3.1%)

$106,900 + $139,100

$246,000

2012

$4,156 (+3.8%)

$114,500 + $151,400

$265,900

2011

$4,002 (+6.0%)

$114,500 + $151,400

$265,900

2010

$3,777 (+5.9%)

$119,500 + $150,100

$269,600

2009

$3,566

$125,800 + $150,200

$276,000

*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

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,262

Year built

1870

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2129119

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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Vinyl,Remodeled

Office Room Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Dirt Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,150
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: blue

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,572
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Boston St to Rawlins St to Butler
UnparsedAddress: 38 Butler St, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,262
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2129119

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 • 0.6mi

6/10

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

4/10

Saltonstall School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

Salem Prep High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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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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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

$476,000 – $576,000

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Home values near 38 Butler St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Butler St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2360 Sq. Ft.	$795,437
25 Butler St, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1501 Sq. Ft.	$624,672

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Butler St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$630,529
47 Butler St, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2934 Sq. Ft.	$870,880

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Butler St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1428 Sq. Ft.	$619,947
43 Butler St, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2960 Sq. Ft.	$1,015,666

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