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15 1/2 Palmer St, Salem, MA, 01970

6beds
3baths
3,968sqft
$939,000
$237price/sqft
$6,611/moest. monthly cost
$264,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located on a quiet side street just moments from downtown Salem, this deleaded three-family property presents an outstanding investment opportunity with a proven rental history. The Property features three (3) spacious two-bedroom units, making it an attractive option for both investors and owner-occupants seeking stable income. Well maintained throughout, the property includes modern high efficiency Navien heating systems, a convenient coin-operated laundry area, covered rear porches, a fenced in backyard for shared outdoor space and parking for all three units. The Property is currently occupied by long-term tenants, providing immediate and consistent rental income. The owner pays for heat and hot water, tenants are responsible for electric.

Getting Around

95
WalkingWalker's Paradise
38
TransitSome Transit
72
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Saltonstall SchoolGrades K-80.2 mi
--
Salem Prep High SchoolGrades 9-120.5 mi
6/10
Collins Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1915

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: 3 Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Finished area above ground: 3,968

Heating

  • Heating features: Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,968
  • Total interior livable area: 3,968 sqft

Property

Details

  • Zoning: R3

Features

  • Patio & porch: Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,021 sqft
  • Features: Other

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Off Street
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,748$56,976
Home Insurance *$283$3,396
Property Taxes $798$9,576
Electricity $782$9,389
Total$6,611$79,332
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$226,662/yr
40% on housing$198,330/yr
45% on housing$176,293/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$237This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 01970$311
Essex County$385

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 01970$414
Essex County$387

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-04Price change$899,000
2026-07-29Listed for sale$939,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentFrancesca Little
BrokerageLittle & Co., REALTORS®

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