5 Chestnut St

Salem, MA 01970

$1,590,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,891 Sq. Ft.
$409 / Sq. Ft.
3,891
Sq. Ft.
$409
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Gracious & manageable 5 BR Federal townhouse, remarkably preserved & respectfully improved over the owners’ custodianship. Large vestibule leads to the EH w/lovely staircase, showcasing classic federal detail. Elegantly proportioned LR & DR, w/original interior shutters, gas & wood fireplaces. Graceful carved arches connect the rooms. Sunny kitchen w/gas fireplace opens to the deck & garden. 1/2 bath rounds out this floor. Downstairs family/playroom w/original kitchen fireplace & beehive oven(!)...Gracious & manageable 5 BR Federal townhouse, remarkably preserved & respectfully improved over the owners’ custodianship. Large vestibule leads to the EH w/lovely staircase, showcasing classic federal detail. Elegantly proportioned LR & DR, w/original interior shutters, gas & wood fireplaces. Graceful carved arches connect the rooms. Sunny kitchen w/gas fireplace opens to the deck & garden. 1/2 bath rounds out this floor. Downstairs family/playroom w/original kitchen fireplace & beehive oven(!) , a utility work room, a sunny laundry room & a full bath. Upstairs, 5 BR’s, an office & 2 baths spread over 2 floors. Breathtaking grounds; a brick driveway, extravagant hardscaping, 2 fountains, & a restored antique barn, suitable for a car, (currently used for storage). A well insulated house, with new & restored windows, central air, 4 zone hot water heat, on-demand hot water, new wiring & plumbing throughout. A grand turnkey house moments from downtown Salem & the train station!
  1. Listed by Michael Selbst • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 5 Chestnut Street

Town
Salem
Area
MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Federal
Style
Federal
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 08/02/2022 09:28 AM

Property Details for 5 Chestnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #72984878
Days on Market28
Taxes$12,924 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1828
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Michael Selbst

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Michael Selbst

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Building Information for 5 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1828Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,243 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,408 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,331

Property Taxes

$1,077

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 3891.0
  • Color: yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: McIntire Historic District
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Bay, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Owner Has Used The Barn As A Garage,Best Suited For A Smaller Car,Current Landscaping Would Need Modification To Re-Allow Car Access. Overcapacity A/C Is Ducted To Top 2 Floors,Owner Says It Keeps The Lower Floors Comfortably Cool. Outside Gas Grill Is Plumbed (No Propane Tank Required)
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:25 L:0561,2131973
  • Assessments: $975,400
  • Book: 9617
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 5 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72984878

$1,590,000
Jun 1, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72984878

Jun 1, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72984878

May 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72984878

$1,650,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72984878

$1,590,000
06/01/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72984878

06/01/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72984878

05/19/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72984878

$1,650,000

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

Public Records for 5 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$259,000Additions$1,290,100Total$1,549,100
Tax Record2025$17,567 ($1,464 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,561 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,561 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt453 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,243 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1828ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:25 L:0561Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Chestnut 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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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Michael Selbst

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