Off Market Oct 2025 for $710K

$819,849

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,580/mo

•

1,298

sq ft

5 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

Nestled at 5 Sunset Rd, this single-family residence offers an inviting home, ready for its next chapter and presents an exceptional opportunity to embrace the quintessential New England lifestyle. Living room welcomes you with the comforting ambiance of a fireplace, complemented by elegant crown molding that adds a touch of sophistication. The sunroom offers a tranquil retreat, bathed in natural light and provides a seamless connection to the outdoors. Complimented by hardwood floors throughout, private yard, new heat, hot water, roof and solar (est 2024) this house is waiting to become your "home sweet home". Location is close to the Marblehead line, Salem University, the harbor, Forest River, Salem Bike path and Lead Mills Conservation trails.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

6,360 sq ftLot Size

$632Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Carol St. Pierre • Tache Real Estate, Inc.

Bought with Laura Crowell • J. Barrett & Company

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73417693

Redfin Estimate

$819,849

$110K since sold in October 2025$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 0.2% lower than the average sale price ($821K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$580,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,198 sq ft
15 Oak View Ave, Salem, MA 01970
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$830,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,640 sq ft
25 Tedesco 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 31, 2026
$930,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,375 sq ft
10 Charlotte Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$770,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,504 sq ft
2 Martin St, Marblehead, MA 01945
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$819,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,156 sq ft
5 Fairview Rd, Salem, MA 01970

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Market trends in 01970, MA

Last updated July 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

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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1:30PM
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NEW 24 HRS AGO
$699,900
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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
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$575,000
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OPEN WED, 6PM TO 7PM
$264,900
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$589,000
2 beds1 bath1,340 sq ft
35 Northend Ave, Salem, MA 01970
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$749,000
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This is a very nice colonial style home built in 1940. It appears to be in good condition throughout. The roof was recently replaced as were the heat and hot water systems. Flooring throughout the main and upper floor is hard wood. The finished...
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Sale history for 5 Sunset Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73417693

Oct 16, 2025

Sold

$710,000

$547/sq ft

Sep 25, 2025

Contingent

—

Sep 3, 2025

Price Changed

$719,000

$554/sq ft

Aug 15, 2025

Listed

$729,000

$562/sq ft

MLS PIN #70020490

Jun 11, 2004

Sold

$422,500

$326/sq ft

May 6, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Apr 16, 2004

Listed

$434,900

$335/sq ft

This home features gleaming hardwood floors, a formal dining room with built in china cabinet, living room with beautiful fireplace and a finished lower level with new berber carpeting. The flat, fenced in yard has a lovely patio perfect for summer entertaining! With updated plumbing, updated electrical, a new boiler and a new water service this home is truly move-in! Deeded beach rights and seasonal peeks of the ocean from the second floor complete the picture!

MLS PIN #30170621

Sep 11, 1997

Sold

$167,000

$129/sq ft

Aug 5, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Jun 18, 1997

Listed

$174,900

$135/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,565 (+3.5%)

$189,200 + $335,600

$524,800

2022

$6,340 (−3.0%)

$189,200 + $289,300

$478,500

2021

$6,536 (+1.5%)

$189,200 + $284,400

$473,600

2020

$6,437 (+1.8%)

$189,200 + $256,300

$445,500

2019

$6,324 (+0.9%)

$179,900 + $238,900

$418,800

2018

$6,270 (+2.9%)

$179,900 + $227,800

$407,700

2017

$6,095 (+1.2%)

$164,400 + $219,900

$384,300

2016

$6,022 (+0.9%)

$164,400 + $219,900

$384,300

2015

$5,967 (+9.3%)

$164,400 + $199,200

$363,600

2014

$5,461 (−0.1%)

$141,400 + $185,000

$326,400

2013

$5,469 (+3.4%)

$148,900 + $185,000

$333,900

2012

$5,291 (+6.4%)

$145,800 + $192,700

$338,500

2011

$4,973 (+1.5%)

$137,700 + $192,700

$330,400

2010

$4,901 (+6.4%)

$148,900 + $200,900

$349,800

2009

$4,605

$161,300 + $195,100

$356,400

Tax history for 5 Sunset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,565 (+3.5%)

$189,200 + $335,600

$524,800

2022

$6,340 (−3.0%)

$189,200 + $289,300

$478,500

2021

$6,536 (+1.5%)

$189,200 + $284,400

$473,600

2020

$6,437 (+1.8%)

$189,200 + $256,300

$445,500

2019

$6,324 (+0.9%)

$179,900 + $238,900

$418,800

2018

$6,270 (+2.9%)

$179,900 + $227,800

$407,700

2017

$6,095 (+1.2%)

$164,400 + $219,900

$384,300

2016

$6,022 (+0.9%)

$164,400 + $219,900

$384,300

2015

$5,967 (+9.3%)

$164,400 + $199,200

$363,600

2014

$5,461 (−0.1%)

$141,400 + $185,000

$326,400

2013

$5,469 (+3.4%)

$148,900 + $185,000

$333,900

2012

$5,291 (+6.4%)

$145,800 + $192,700

$338,500

2011

$4,973 (+1.5%)

$137,700 + $192,700

$330,400

2010

$4,901 (+6.4%)

$148,900 + $200,900

$349,800

2009

$4,605

$161,300 + $195,100

$356,400

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,298

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2134008

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 162.72
Length: 14.4
Width: 11.3
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 107.52
Length: 11.2
Width: 9.6
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 80.85
Length: 10.5
Width: 7.7
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 267.88
Length: 18.1
Width: 14.8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 223.26
Length: 18.3
Width: 12.2
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 127.69
Length: 11.3
Width: 11.3
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 159.37
Length: 8.8
Width: 18.11
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,298
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,320
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Heading into Marblehead on Lafayette St, right turn on Rosedale, to Sunset
UnparsedAddress: 5 Sunset Rd, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,298
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2134008

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Saltonstall School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9.2 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$779,000 – $943,000

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Home values near 5 Sunset Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2723 Sq. Ft.	$819,499
8 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1869 Sq. Ft.	$857,875

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1134 Sq. Ft.	$703,541
6 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1522 Sq. Ft.	$714,518

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2447 Sq. Ft.	$1,041,777
4 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$816,584

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