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3 1/2 R Buffum, Salem, MA 01970

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For Sale
Sale Pending

$669,900

3 beds1 baths1,989 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 3,440 /mo.

6.65% APR for 30 yrs.
$0 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • 1941
    Year built

  • $336.80
    Price per square foot

  • Full, Unfinished
    Basement

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BACK ON MARKET + REDUCED TO SELL NOW! (Repeat failure of buyer financing has led to frustrated, motivated sellers.) Truly unique layout: Beautifully updated, spacious ranch on historic North Salem side street. Private rear property is 5-min walk to Downtown, 30 mins to Boston by train. 3 big bedrooms w/walk-ins. Current owners are cookbook authors + enjoyed the gourmet kitchen: Granite countertops, stainless appliances, Fagor induction range, Bosch convection oven + dishwasher, artisan tile backsplash, breakfast bar + attached dining room w/built-ins. Stacked laundry in kitchen. Hardwood floors. Inviting living room w/working fireplace. Bathroom has double sink, roomy closet + deep tub. Fully finished, walk-up attic w/large storage crawlspaces. Tons of closet space. Huge basement w/workshop. Fully fenced yard, garden space, storage shed, front deck and back patio. Large, enclosed front porch. DEVELOPERS WELCOME: Large lot zoned for multiple units. Open House 3/1-3/2 10-2pm
MLS# 73330352

Listed By CENTURY 21 North East

Property Features

  • Area Amenities
    Jogging / Biking Path
  • Basement
    Full, Unfinished
  • Cooling
    No A/C
  • Exterior
    Gardens, Storm window
  • Exterior Description
    Wood Frame
  • Exterior Living Space
    Patio, Screened Porch, Enclosed Porch
  • Fencing
    Fenced Yard
  • Fireplace Count
    1 Fireplace
  • Flooring
    Hardwood, Tile, Laminate
  • Garage Description
    No Garage
  • General
    Storage Area
  • Heating - Fuel Type
    Oil, Hydro Heat
  • Location
    Marina
  • Lot Description
    Level
  • Lot Size
    0.13 Acres
  • Property Description
    Easement
  • Style
    Other Style
  • Water
    Municipal Water

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Schools

Saltonstall School

Grades KG-8 Public School


Salem, MA 01970 1 miles
211 lafayette st

391 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

Bates

Grades KG-5 Public School


Salem, MA 01970 0.6 miles
53 liberty hill ave

362 total students
12:1 Student teacher ratio

Horace Mann Laboratory

Grades KG-5 Public School


Salem, MA 01970 1.3 miles
79 willson st

270 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

Carlton

Grades KG-5 Public School


Salem, MA 01970 0.7 miles
10 skerry st

256 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

Witchcraft Heights

Grades KG-5 Public School


Salem, MA 01970 1.2 miles
1 frederick st

492 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

Collins Middle School

Grades 6-8 Public School


Salem, MA 01970 0.8 miles
29 highland ave

651 total students
12:1 Student teacher ratio

Salem High School

Grades 9-12 Public School


Salem, MA 01970 1.4 miles
77 willson st

860 total students
10:1 Student teacher ratio

Salem Preparatory High School

Grades 9-12 Public School


Salem, MA 01970 0.5 miles
2 museum place mall, 2nd floor

20 total students
4:1 Student teacher ratio

Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
New Liberty Innovation School 0.5 miles Public 9-12 F
The Phoenix School 0.5 miles Private KG-8
Thomas Carroll Elementary School 0.9 miles Public KG-5 C-
Salem Academy Charter School 0.9 miles Public 6-12 B
Salem Early Childhood 1.1 miles Public PK-KG
Bentley Academy Innovation School 1.1 miles Public KG-5 D+
Bishop Fenwick High School 1.2 miles Private 9-12
St John The Baptist School 1.4 miles Private PK-8
William A. Welch Elementary School 1.5 miles Public PK-5 D
Ayers/ryal Side School 1.9 miles Public KG-4 B-
Mrs Alexander's School 2 miles Private PK-KG
J. Henry Higgins Middle School 2 miles Public 6-8 C+

New Liberty Innovation School

Distance: 0.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

F

The Phoenix School

Distance: 0.5 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-8

Thomas Carroll Elementary School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

C-

Salem Academy Charter School

Distance: 0.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-12

B

Salem Early Childhood

Distance: 1.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-KG

Bentley Academy Innovation School

Distance: 1.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

D+

Bishop Fenwick High School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Private

Grades: 9-12

St John The Baptist School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

William A. Welch Elementary School

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

D

Ayers/ryal Side School

Distance: 1.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

B-

Mrs Alexander's School

Distance: 2 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-KG

J. Henry Higgins Middle School

Distance: 2 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C+

Local area information for Salem, MA 01970

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Salem, MA 01970

This community’s employment is highest in the healthcare practitioners and administrative support industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

81° July
Hottest Average Month

20° January
Coldest Average Month
19,209 Total Households in Area
20.7%
of households
have children
28 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

Demographic facts
for Salem, MA 01970

Salem, MA 01970 has a population of 43,442 people in 19,209 households with a median age of 38.3 years old.

Down -1.7%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010

Population is Trending down
19,162
Total households as of 2010
Up
4.4%

Community Population By Age

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 70%
Hispanic 20%
Other 10%
Black 5%
Asian 3%
Native American <1%

Economics
for Salem, MA 01970

4,315 /sq mi
Population Density
$78,427 /yr
Median Household Income
$600,000
Median Sales Price
28 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

Household by Income

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 68%
  • Work from Home 14%
  • Walk or Bike 10%
  • Public Transit 8%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 9,932 49%
Rented 9,277 46%
Vacant 1,023 5%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 85%
Blue Collar 15%

Family & Education Facts
for Salem, MA 01970

38.3 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.2
persons per
household

35%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Bachelors Degree 30%
High School Graduate 21%
Graduate Degree 19%
Some College 16%
Some High School 7%
Associates Degree 7%

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

20.8% of households have children

Weather
for Salem, MA 01970

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 81° F in July to a low of 20° F in January

81° July
Hottest Average Month
20° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
20°
36°
Feb
21°
38°
Mar
29°
45°
Apr
38°
56°
May
47°
66°
Jun
57°
76°
Jul
62°
81°
Aug
61°
79°
Sep
54°
72°
Oct
44°
62°
Nov
35°
51°
Dec
25°
40°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

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