66 Essex St #1, Salem, MA, 01970
About This Home
A+ Location & Brand-New Upgrades! Enjoy ultimate peace of mind with a brand-new furnace, AC condenser, and hot water heater (2025), plus newly refinished hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, central A/C, and a modern kitchen with a large island ~ perfect for entertaining! Located in the heart of Washington Square Historic District, in the lower residential end of historic Essex Street—just steps to Salem Common and the Hawthorne Hotel—this premier location avoids downtown noise while keeping Derby Wharf, Salem State, dining, and the commuter rail minutes away. This bright, first-floor layout offers 855 sq ft of effortless single-level living with no stairs to climb. The highly functional layout features a true primary suite with a double vanity, a rare guest half-bath, a dedicated home office, in-unit laundry, and a cozy private rear porch. Complete with an oversized mudroom and private basement storage. This home offers the space, ease, and A+ location and layout you’ve been looking
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: In Unit
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 82.201388888
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 32.229166666
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Closet,Lighting - Overhead,Office,Mud Room
- Flooring: Hardwood,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Finished area above ground: 855
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 855
- Total interior livable area: 855 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 153
Living Room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 220.5
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 172.520833333
Office
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 89.590277777
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:0035 B:0426 L:0802,4685676
- Zoning: R2
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Garden)
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Waterfront features: Harbor,1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach,Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Lot size: 5,563 sqft
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
- 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 | $2,401 | $28,812 |
| Home Insurance * | $143 | $1,716 |
| Property Taxes | $448 | $5,376 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $3,346 | $40,152 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Listed for sale | $475,000 |
| 2024-06-03 | Sold | $438,500 |
| 2024-04-30 | Contingent | $399,900 |
| 2024-04-23 | Listed for sale | $399,900 |
| 2007-07-27 | Sold | $250,000 |
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