81 Essex St #1, Salem, MA 01970 - Photo 1

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$1,000,000

Sold
Closed
Condo
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
2 Partial Baths
3,500 Sq. Ft.
0.19 Acres

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Property Description

One of Salem's finest Georgian homes, built in 1750 for Capt. Benjamin Hodges, early sea captain & founder of Salem's East India Marine Society (now the Peabody-Essex Museum). Part of a 4-unit association, this residence occupies the original house with antique details, including a McIntire-carved entryway, Georgian staircase with fluted balusters, and 18th/19th-century paneling. Bright & sunny, it offers modern flow for entertaining plus a charming sunroom-breakfast room overlooking the garden. Ideally located in the heart of Salem: near Salem Harbor, Derby Wharf, Maritime National Park, Salem Common, the House of the Seven Gables, and Peabody-Essex Museum. Steps from restaurants, close to Winter Island beach and Willows Park. For history lovers, it sits five doors west of Beadle's Tavern, where the first accused witches were deposed in 1692. Minutes to the train, with 3 deeded parking spaces. A romantic, enduring home-perfect for those seeking an intact antique home in Salem's heart.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 81 Essex St #1

General

Sold For: $1,000,000
HOA FEE: $790/month
Taxes: $10,198 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Condo
MLS ID: 73419951
Added to Site: 152 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street

Location

County: Essex

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
Basement: Yes
Stories/Levels: 3
Square Feet: 3,500
Year Built: 1750

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.19

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $790
Tax Amount: $10,198
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: Exterior repainted 2025, Older windows - some sashes don't open, Main roof 6 years old, front gambrel only, 20+/- years. Rubber Roof over sun room to be replaced by sellers or credited at closing ($5.5K). Basement walls to be repointed in 2026, $7500 assessment +/- This is house a condominium
Property ID: M:35 L:0364 S:801, 4470742

Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Michael Selbst
Sold by The Proper Nest Real Estate, Emily Gonzalez

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Schools

Schools serving 81 Essex St #1

School District:Salem School District, Salem, MA

Name	Grades	Distance
Saltonstall School 211 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970	K-8	0.6 mi
Carlton Elementary School 10 Skerry Street, Salem, MA 01970	K-5	0.7 mi
Bates Elementary School, Salem, MA 53 Liberty Hill Avenue, Salem, MA 01970	K-5	1.2 mi
Collins Middle School 29 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970	6-8	1 mi
Salem High School, Salem, MA 77 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01970	9-12	1.6 mi
Horace Mann Laboratory 79 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01970	K-5	1.5 mi
Witchcraft Heights Elementary School 1 Frederick Street, Salem, MA 01970	K-5	1.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 81 Essex St #1

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/01/2025

Sold

$1,000,000

2.56%

MLS

8/20/2025

Listed

$975,000

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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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81 Essex St #1 Salem, MA 01970