52 Mason St, Salem, MA, 01970
About This Home
Opportunity awaits with this 3 bedroom with bonus room, 1-bath single-family home in a convenient Salem location. Just minutes from downtown Salem and the commuter rail, you'll enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, parks, and a straightforward commute into Boston. Priced at $499,999 this home is a great opportunity for first-time buyers, commuters, or anyone looking to own a single-family home in Salem at an approachable price point. While the home offers room for cosmetic updates and personal touches, it provides a solid foundation with the potential to build equity over time. If you've been searching for an affordable single-family in Salem with a great location and plenty of potential, this home is worth a look.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bathroom1
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area below ground: 720
- Finished area above ground: 1,476
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Oil
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,476
- Total interior livable area: 1,476 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2601060,2132231
- Zoning: R2
- Exclusions: Washer And Dryer In Basement
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 2,026 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,523 | $30,276 |
| Home Insurance * | $150 | $1,800 |
| Property Taxes | $469 | $5,628 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $3,496 | $41,952 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
| 1988-11-23 | Sold | $124,000 |
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