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Property Description
Exceptional investment and redevelopment opportunity with outstanding visibility on busy Highland Avenue. The property is approved for AUTO BODY USE - a highly sought-after and difficult-to-obtain approval - and is ideal for auto sales, service, repair, or collision operations.This unique offering includes two commercial lots with over 200 feet of frontage in a high-traffic retail corridor. The primary retail parcel features a 4,261 SF automotive facility equipped with 6 service bays, 4 lifts, showroom space, manager's office, title office, parts and stock rooms, customer waiting area, break room, ADA-compliant restroom, and security system. Also included are approximately 12 acres of residential land located behind the main commercial site, offering significant future development potential. The second parcel includes a small residential structure situated on commercially zoned land, presenting excellent redevelopment possibilities for additional parking, expanded commercial use, or potential multifamily development of up to 5 residential units. Strategically located alongside major national retailers and traffic generators including Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Planet Fitness, McDonald's, and Burger King. A signalized intersection stops traffic directly in front of the property, enhancing visibility, accessibility, and overall traffic flow, with more than 25,000 vehicles passing the site per day. Rare opportunity with multiple permitted uses and strong upside potential for investors, owner-users, or developers.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 296 & 288 Highland Ave
General
- Price: $3,495,000
- Taxes: $39,693 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Retail
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5088383
- Updated: Today (5/12/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Parking
- Parking: On-Site, Parking Spaces 21+, Paved
Location
- County: Essex
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
Structural Information
- Roof: Flat, Membrane
- Square Feet: 4,488
- Year Built: 1950
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 12.25
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 533,610
- Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
- Frontage Feet: 206
- Zoning: Commercial/Residential
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $778.74
- Tax Amount: $39,693.43
- Tax Year: 2026
Timeshare
- Fractional Own: Adequate
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Metro-Londonderry, Doug Martin
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Schools
Schools serving 296 & 288 Highland Ave
School District:Salem School District, Salem, MA
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Horace Mann Laboratory 79 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01970 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Witchcraft Heights Elementary School 1 Frederick Street, Salem, MA 01970 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Saltonstall School 211 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 | K-8 | 1.9 mi |
Collins Middle School 29 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Salem High School, Salem, MA 77 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01970 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Salem Prep High School 2 Museum Place Mall, Salem, MA 01970 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Bates Elementary School, Salem, MA 53 Liberty Hill Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 | K-5 | 2.4 mi |
Carlton Elementary School 10 Skerry Street, Salem, MA 01970 | K-5 | 2.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 296 & 288 Highland Ave
Date
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Price
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Source
5/12/2026
Listed
$3,495,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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296 & 288 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01950 (MLS# 5088383) is a Retail property. 296 & 288 Highland Avenue is currently listed for $3,495,000 and was received on May 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 296 & 288 Highland Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Retail real estate for sale in North Lawrence? You can browse all North Lawrence real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

