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$760,505

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3 ba

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1,890

sq ft

5 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

5 Preston Rd is a 1,890 square foot house on a 6,534 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Salem data, we estimate the home's value is $760,505.

Single-familyProperty Type

1931Year Built

6,534 sq ftLot Size

$402Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$760,505

$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.4% lower than the average sale price ($955K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$920,000
A
4 beds3 baths1,870 sq ft
7 Sapphire Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$820,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,992 sq ft
19 Humphrey St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$999,999
C
3 beds2 baths2,024 sq ft
2 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,250,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,614 sq ft
6 Shetland Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD FEB 9, 2026
$1,067,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,808 sq ft
8 Old Salem Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$675,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,468 sq ft
16 Laurent Rd, 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

101.1%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$613K

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

125

22 MoM

New listings for sale

EARLY ACCESS
$600,000
2 beds2 baths1,419 sq ft
15 1st St Unit A2, Salem, MA 01970
NEW 15 HRS AGO
$325,000
3 beds1 bath807 sq ft
11 Read St #1, Salem, MA 01970
NEW 19 HRS AGO
$1,100,000
3 beds2 baths1,567 sq ft
16 Franklin St #2401, Salem, MA 01970
NEW 21 HRS AGO
$1,275,000
8 beds4 baths3,328 sq ft
1-7 Prince, Salem, MA 01970
$699,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,711 sq ft
7 Cedarcrest Rd, Salem, MA 01970
$465,000
2 beds1 bath973 sq ft
16 Glover St #1, Salem, MA 01970
$549,900
2 beds1 bath1,311 sq ft
13 Saltonstall Pkwy #2, Salem, MA 01970
$599,900
2 beds1 bath1,370 sq ft
15 Saltonstall Pkwy #1, Salem, MA 01970
$1,200,000
4 beds2 baths2,688 sq ft
13-15 Saltonstall Pkwy, Salem, MA 01970
$440,000
2 beds1 bath1,011 sq ft
12 Linden St #4, Salem, MA 01970
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Sale history for 5 Preston Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,977 (+8.3%)

$190,900 + $366,800

$557,700

2022

$6,441 (+7.0%)

$175,200 + $310,900

$486,100

2021

$6,020 (−1.3%)

$162,700 + $273,500

$436,200

2020

$6,101 (+0.6%)

$159,600 + $262,600

$422,200

2019

$6,064 (+4.9%)

$150,200 + $251,400

$401,600

2018

$5,778 (+2.4%)

$140,200 + $235,500

$375,700

2017

$5,641 (+1.2%)

$131,400 + $224,300

$355,700

2016

$5,574 (+3.9%)

$131,400 + $224,300

$355,700

2015

$5,364 (+7.9%)

$115,800 + $211,100

$326,900

2014

$4,970 (+0.5%)

$115,800 + $181,300

$297,100

2013

$4,945 (+3.9%)

$115,800 + $186,100

$301,900

2012

$4,758 (+2.8%)

$118,300 + $186,100

$304,400

2011

$4,628 (+0.5%)

$121,400 + $186,100

$307,500

2010

$4,604 (+2.7%)

$131,400 + $197,200

$328,600

2009

$4,485

$133,900 + $213,200

$347,100

Tax history for 5 Preston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,977 (+8.3%)

$190,900 + $366,800

$557,700

2022

$6,441 (+7.0%)

$175,200 + $310,900

$486,100

2021

$6,020 (−1.3%)

$162,700 + $273,500

$436,200

2020

$6,101 (+0.6%)

$159,600 + $262,600

$422,200

2019

$6,064 (+4.9%)

$150,200 + $251,400

$401,600

2018

$5,778 (+2.4%)

$140,200 + $235,500

$375,700

2017

$5,641 (+1.2%)

$131,400 + $224,300

$355,700

2016

$5,574 (+3.9%)

$131,400 + $224,300

$355,700

2015

$5,364 (+7.9%)

$115,800 + $211,100

$326,900

2014

$4,970 (+0.5%)

$115,800 + $181,300

$297,100

2013

$4,945 (+3.9%)

$115,800 + $186,100

$301,900

2012

$4,758 (+2.8%)

$118,300 + $186,100

$304,400

2011

$4,628 (+0.5%)

$121,400 + $186,100

$307,500

2010

$4,604 (+2.7%)

$131,400 + $197,200

$328,600

2009

$4,485

$133,900 + $213,200

$347,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,080

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,890
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,490
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Municipality Name: SALEM
Acres: 0.15
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,890
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2130991

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Horace Mann Laboratory School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Saltonstall School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

Salem High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$723,000 – $875,000

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Home values near 5 Preston Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1196 Sq. Ft.	$599,104
6 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1291 Sq. Ft.	$569,189

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$737,187
1 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2288 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$635,010
3 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3029 Sq. Ft.	—

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