OPEN OCT 24, 12PM TO 1:30PM

For sale

$699,900

Est. $4,531/mo —

•

1,274

sq ft

44 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

Coastal living meets modern comfort in historic Salem! This inviting home combines character, thoughtful updates, and a fantastic North Shore location. Recent improvements include a new 36,000 BTU mini-split system with individual heads in each room, providing efficient heating and cooling throughout the home. A brand-new roof installed in 2026 features four new fixed skylights with solar-powered blinds and remote controls, filling the home with natural light while adding comfort and convenience.Outside, enjoy the backyard and deck, offering plenty of space for relaxing, grilling, entertaining, or simply enjoying time outdoors. The location makes it easy to experience everything Salem and the North Shore have to offer. Spend the day exploring Winter Island, Waikiki Beach, Salem Willows, Collins Cove, scenic waterfront parks, or head into downtown Salem for its restaurants, shops, entertainment, and rich history.With major improvements already completed and beaches, recreation, and downtown Salem nearby, this home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, character, location, and coastal lifestyle.OPEN HOUSES: Saturday, October 24th, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM & Sunday, October 25th, 1:00–2:30 PM

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

4,238 sq ftLot Size

$549Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Bernadette Trafton • LAER Realty Partners

Listed by • LAER Realty Partners

Listing updated: Oct 18, 2026 at 03:08am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73590687

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$4,531 per month

Principal and interest$3,867

Property taxes

$541

HOA dues

Home insurance

$122

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Bates

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Collins Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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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About Mack

Park

Mack Park, located between Highland Avenue and Marlborough Road, is a residential and park-adjacent Salem neighborhood with tree-lined side streets and a compact, walkable feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mack Park playground and ballfields, where dog walkers, pickup games, and stroller loops set the daily rhythm. Early-20th-century multifamily homes and classic New England singles mix with small porches, tidy yards, and mature shade trees. The nearby Salem Common and the Salem Willows shoreline add green space and salt-air scenery to the routine. Cultural touchstones like the Peabody Essex Museum, Cinema Salem, and The Cabot anchor nights out beyond the blocks. A short hop toward downtown brings independent cafes and shops without changing the neighborhood’s quieter cadence.

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Offer insights

44 Balcomb St · $699,900

Strong offer

$736K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Bathroom

Bedroom

Interior features
Fireplace

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Heating & cooling
Forced-air electric heating
Ductless cooling

Sale and tax history for 44 Balcomb St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73590687

Oct 14, 2026

Listed

$699,900

$549/sq ft

MLS PIN #73331079

Apr 10, 2025

Sold

$635,000

$498/sq ft

Feb 5, 2025

Contingent

—

Jan 31, 2025

Listed

$619,900

$487/sq ft

Charming 3 bedroom colonial in a great location. Each floor has a full bathroom. Large open floor plan. Lots of natural sunlight throughout. Large kitchen with tons of cabinet space. 3 season porch leading to large deck that overlooks the fenced in yard. Laundry hookups on 1st floor. 2nd floor has 3 full sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom has cathedral ceiling and and deck. Seller willing to buy down the mortgage rate on this home. PLEASE BOOK SHOWINGS THROUGH SHOWINGTIME. *OFFERS DUE TUESDAY 2/4 BY 5PM.*

MLS PIN #30426114

Aug 31, 2000

Sold

$220,000

$173/sq ft

Jul 9, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jul 6, 2000

Listed

$219,900

$173/sq ft

MLS PIN #30065470

Oct 12, 1995

Sold

$115,000

$90/sq ft

Sep 14, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Aug 29, 1995

Listed

$115,000

$90/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1981

Sold

$48,000

$38/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,967 (+4.3%)

$176,600 + $300,400

$477,000

2022

$5,720 (+1.4%)

$170,700 + $261,000

$431,700

2021

$5,639 (+4.7%)

$158,900 + $249,700

$408,600

2020

$5,387 (+0.4%)

$150,100 + $222,700

$372,800

2019

$5,367 (+3.0%)

$142,400 + $213,000

$355,400

2018

$5,212 (+7.2%)

$135,400 + $203,500

$338,900

2017

$4,863 (+3.0%)

$114,200 + $192,400

$306,600

2016

$4,721 (+4.9%)

$108,900 + $192,400

$301,300

2015

$4,501 (+3.8%)

$100,100 + $174,200

$274,300

2014

$4,335 (+1.4%)

$100,100 + $159,000

$259,100

2013

$4,275 (+0.6%)

$100,100 + $160,900

$261,000

2012

$4,251 (+2.8%)

$107,100 + $164,900

$272,000

2011

$4,134 (+3.1%)

$107,100 + $167,600

$274,700

2010

$4,010 (+5.6%)

$111,800 + $174,400

$286,200

2009

$3,796

$117,700 + $176,100

$293,800

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,274

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,274

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2129657

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

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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Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

87/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Salem. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 44 Balcomb St

$702,257

$2,357 over list price of $700K

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