Welcome to 55 Butler St! This sun-filled 2-family opportunity on a corner lot w/ a history of strong rent offers incredible flexibility for investors or owner-occupants alike! The first floor unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a parking space, while Unit 2 is an upper duplex featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 parking spaces and a small sunroom off the kitchen w/ 2 additional bonus rooms on the 3rd floor! The building also includes a large basement w/ separate washers/dryers. Both existing units were renovated in 2018 (including updated heat/hot water systems and electrical). Fully approved by the Salem ZBA to convert from a 2- to 3-unit building by splitting Unit 2 into individual units on the two separate floors. The approved plans were designed to facilitate the conversion, with the new 3rd floor unit retaining its existing bathroom. A kitchen, skylights and laundry to be added. Home is vacant. Prime location already green-lit for expansion!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
4,251 sq ftLot Size
$395Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Daniel Resop• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Mirella McDonough• Real Broker MA, LLC
Well maintained multi family in Salem/Peabody line, many upgrades, in good condition although property in need of some TLC. Short Sale pending 3rd party approval. Property being sold "as is".Group showing 11/3/10 from 5-6:30pm
MLS PIN #30745649
Oct 1, 2003
Sold
$375,000
$148/sq ft
Sep 8, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2003
Listed
$409,900
$162/sq ft
2 FAMILY IN GALLOWS HILL AREA, LARGE TOWNHOUSE POTENTIAL UNIT ON 2 & 3 FLORS. ALL NEW WINDOWS, MAINTENANCE FREE EXT. BEAUTIFUL HDWD FLRS, NEW GAS HEATING SYSTEMS & HW HEATERS. UPDATED ELECTRIC, CEILING FANS. NEEDS COSMETICS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2019
$7,108 (+8.4%)
$142,500 + $328,200
$470,700
2018
$6,558 (+6.8%)
$135,400 + $291,000
$426,400
2017
$6,143 (+2.6%)
$114,200 + $273,100
$387,300
2016
$5,986 (+5.8%)
$108,900 + $273,100
$382,000
2015
$5,657 (+13.0%)
$100,100 + $244,600
$344,700
2014
$5,004 (+5.2%)
$100,100 + $199,000
$299,100
2013
$4,757 (+2.3%)
$100,100 + $190,300
$290,400
2012
$4,650 (−0.7%)
$107,200 + $190,300
$297,500
2011
$4,684 (+0.4%)
$107,200 + $204,000
$311,200
2010
$4,667 (−0.4%)
$111,900 + $221,200
$333,100
2009
$4,686
$117,800 + $244,900
$362,700
Tax history for 55 Butler St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2019
$7,108 (+8.4%)
$142,500 + $328,200
$470,700
2018
$6,558 (+6.8%)
$135,400 + $291,000
$426,400
2017
$6,143 (+2.6%)
$114,200 + $273,100
$387,300
2016
$5,986 (+5.8%)
$108,900 + $273,100
$382,000
2015
$5,657 (+13.0%)
$100,100 + $244,600
$344,700
2014
$5,004 (+5.2%)
$100,100 + $199,000
$299,100
2013
$4,757 (+2.3%)
$100,100 + $190,300
$290,400
2012
$4,650 (−0.7%)
$107,200 + $190,300
$297,500
2011
$4,684 (+0.4%)
$107,200 + $204,000
$311,200
2010
$4,667 (−0.4%)
$111,900 + $221,200
$333,100
2009
$4,686
$117,800 + $244,900
$362,700
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,558
Year built
1880
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Essex County
APN
2129096
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 27, 2023.
R1
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
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Basement Information
Basement: Concrete, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Wood
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,536
Foundation Details: Stone
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Above Grade Finished Area: 2536
Below Grade Finished Area: 791
Levels: 3
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,931
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Directions: Google Maps
UnparsedAddress: 55 Butler St, Salem MA 01970
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,558
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2129096
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 27, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Witchcraft Heights Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Collins Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Salem High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Saltonstall School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Salem Prep High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
47
53
37
39
26
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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
$953,000 – $1.15M
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