3 1/2 Buffum Street

Salem, MA 01970

$669,900
Price
3
Beds
1,989 Sq. Ft.
$337 / Sq. Ft.
1,989
Sq. Ft.
$337
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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,...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

Property Details for 3 1/2 Buffum Street

Town
Salem
Area
MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Ranch, Bungalow
Style
Garden, Ranch, Bungalow
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Open Houses

Sunday, Mar 9th

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 03/05/2025 03:07 AM

Property Details for 3 1/2 Buffum Street

StatusActive
MLS #73330352
Days on Market34
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1941
CountyEssex County

Building Information for 3 1/2 Buffum Street

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,619 SF

Property Information for 3 1/2 Buffum Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1989.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bates Elementar
  • High School: Salem Prep
  • Middle School: Collins Middle
  • Neighborhood: Rear property
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Bay, Harbor, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 99.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Vinyl,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 11.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 88.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 160.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer Hookup
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Rear lot with shared driveway. 3 1/2 R Buffum is behind 3 1/2 Buffum St.
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $555,100
  • Book: 4505
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 99999.0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 3 1/2 Buffum Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3 1/2 Buffum Street

Taxable ValueLand$195,900Additions$546,900Total$742,800
Tax Record2025$8,423 ($702 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,404 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,404 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,202 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,197 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1915ZoningR2CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:26 L:0314

Schools near 3 1/2 Buffum Street

This home is within Salem School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bates Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Horace Mann Laboratory
PublicPK to 5

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Carlton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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3 1/2 Buffum Street is a single family home for sale in Salem, MA 01970. This property was listed for sale on January 29, 2025 by Century 21 North East, it's currently listed at $669,900. It has been on the market for a total of 34 days and was last sold on June 28, 2024. This listing's school district is Salem School District. Nearby schools include Bates Elementary School, Horace Mann Laboratory and Witchcraft Heights Elementary School. 3 1/2 Buffum Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,989 sqft single family home built in 1941.

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