Google street view image for 8 Beacon St, Salem, MA 01970

Off market mar 2001 for $159K

$473,303

•

1,255

sq ft

8 Beacon St, Salem, MA 01970

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

3,560 sq ftLot Size

$377Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Paul Herrick • Carlson GMAC Real Estate

Bought with Susan Keenan • Re/max Unlimited R. E., Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #30464179

Redfin Estimate

$473,303

$313K since sold in March 2001$17K since October

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This home's estimate is 20.9% lower than the average sale price ($598K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$570,000
A
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B
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C
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$450,000
D
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E
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Market trends in 01970, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.8%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$566K

$39K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

3 days MoM

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125

13 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Beacon St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,539 (+2.6%)

$144,600 + $218,200

$362,800

2022

$4,426 (−1.3%)

$135,900 + $198,100

$334,000

2021

$4,484 (+7.6%)

$135,900 + $189,000

$324,900

2020

$4,166 (+0.5%)

$117,400 + $170,900

$288,300

2019

$4,146 (+3.1%)

$111,600 + $163,000

$274,600

2018

$4,023 (+8.9%)

$106,400 + $155,200

$261,600

2017

$3,695 (+3.3%)

$86,800 + $146,200

$233,000

2016

$3,577 (+3.3%)

$82,100 + $146,200

$228,300

2015

$3,464 (+3.1%)

$74,000 + $137,100

$211,100

2014

$3,361 (+2.1%)

$74,000 + $126,900

$200,900

2013

$3,291 (+0.7%)

$74,000 + $126,900

$200,900

2012

$3,267 (+5.9%)

$78,700 + $130,300

$209,000

2011

$3,084 (−3.1%)

$72,300 + $132,600

$204,900

2010

$3,182 (+2.4%)

$83,900 + $143,200

$227,100

2009

$3,107

$91,400 + $149,100

$240,500

Tax history for 8 Beacon St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,539 (+2.6%)

$144,600 + $218,200

$362,800

2022

$4,426 (−1.3%)

$135,900 + $198,100

$334,000

2021

$4,484 (+7.6%)

$135,900 + $189,000

$324,900

2020

$4,166 (+0.5%)

$117,400 + $170,900

$288,300

2019

$4,146 (+3.1%)

$111,600 + $163,000

$274,600

2018

$4,023 (+8.9%)

$106,400 + $155,200

$261,600

2017

$3,695 (+3.3%)

$86,800 + $146,200

$233,000

2016

$3,577 (+3.3%)

$82,100 + $146,200

$228,300

2015

$3,464 (+3.1%)

$74,000 + $137,100

$211,100

2014

$3,361 (+2.1%)

$74,000 + $126,900

$200,900

2013

$3,291 (+0.7%)

$74,000 + $126,900

$200,900

2012

$3,267 (+5.9%)

$78,700 + $130,300

$209,000

2011

$3,084 (−3.1%)

$72,300 + $132,600

$204,900

2010

$3,182 (+2.4%)

$83,900 + $143,200

$227,100

2009

$3,107

$91,400 + $149,100

$240,500

*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

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,200

Year built

1850

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2137489

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

FHOD

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

Zone overlays

Flood Hazard Overlay District

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: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,255
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: GREY

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,965.17
Tax Year: 2000

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: EAST COLLINS TO BEACON
UnparsedAddress: 8 Beacon Street, Salem MA 01970

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2137489

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 0

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Carlton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Saltonstall School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Salem Prep High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% 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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50°

33°

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68°

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83°

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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

$450,000 – $545,000

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Home values near 8 Beacon St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Beacon St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$642,892
15 Beacon St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$690,972
14 Beacon St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1789 Sq. Ft.	$710,258
4 Beacon St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2070 Sq. Ft.	$609,836
13 Beacon St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1022 Sq. Ft.	$606,452
10 Beacon St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1256 Sq. Ft.	$560,387
5 Barton St, Salem, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2739 Sq. Ft.	$750,702

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Beacon St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1874 Sq. Ft.	$553,481
19 Beacon St, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$545,115
12 Beacon St, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2104 Sq. Ft.	$676,709
2 Beacon St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1231 Sq. Ft.	$542,571
17 Beacon St, Salem, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1276 Sq. Ft.	$613,376
5 Beacon St Apt 2, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1115 Sq. Ft.	$526,448
7 Barton St, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$655,242

Address	Redfin Estimate
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6 Beacon St, Salem, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1857 Sq. Ft.	$593,679
5 Beacon St Apt 1, Salem, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1071 Sq. Ft.	$495,529
1 Beacon Ave, Salem, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 888 Sq. Ft.	$456,891
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