New
$649,900
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,323 sqft · 5,149 sqft lot
54 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970
Single family · Built 1801 · $491/sqft ·
$3,818/mo est. payment
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
Antique Colonial set back from the street on a picture perfect lot in the heart of Salem. This historic home combines period charm and modern comfort, featuring three fireplaces. Enjoy the cozy living room with a gas stove insert, a formal dining room, a half bath, and a large kitchen with access to the backyard. The fully applianced kitchen has been updated and features 2 skylights. The second floor offers 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom, plus a finished third floor. The full basement includes laundry and storage space with a new Roth Stainless Steel Oil Tank. Walkable neighborhood just steps from downtown Salem and the commuter rail to Boston. A long driveway offers off-street parking for 3 cars. Letter of Full Deleading Compliance provided. The in-ground lap pool has not been used in many years. This property needs some updating and is being sold "as is."
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 12' x 9'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13' x 12'
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 108
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 156
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
- Living Room Dimensions: 14' x 10'
- Living Room Sqft: 140
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1.5
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Bathroom 2 Level: Second
- Primary Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
Interior Features
- Closet
- Bonus room
- Internet available - broadband
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances
- Electric water heater
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: In Basement
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Window Unit(s)
- Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
- Heating Features: Forced Air, Oil
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 12' x 9'
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Sqft: 108
- Kitchen Dimensions: 12' x 12'
- Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Sqft: 144
Exterior and Lot Features
- Porch - enclosed
- Rain gutters
- Storage
- Fenced yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Porch: Yes
Schools
- 6
Collins Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 1.0 mi
- 5
Saltonstall School
elementary · K-8 · 1.3 mi
- 4
Salem High School
high · 9-12 · 1.6 mi
St. Joseph School
elementary · K-8 · 0.6 mi
- 7
Bates
elementary · K-5 · 0.4 mi
- 2
Salem - New Liberty Innovation School
high · 9-12 · 0.8 mi
Price history
- Oct 22, 2026 · Listed$649,900
- Jan 19, 2006 · Sold$325,000
- Oct 20, 2005 · Listing Removed$348,900
- Jun 6, 2005 · Listed$348,900
- Jun 16, 2003 · Sold$292,000
- Nov 30, 2000 · Sold$233,000
- Apr 30, 1998 · Sold$163,575
- Jun 15, 1992 · Sold$119,000
Tax history
- 2026$6,175 tax · $572,800 assessed
- 2024$5,679 tax · $488,700 assessed
- 2023$5,484 tax · $438,400 assessed
- 2022$5,411 tax · $408,400 assessed
- 2021$5,332 tax · $386,400 assessed
- 2020$5,127 tax · $354,800 assessed
- 2019$5,119 tax · $339,000 assessed
- 2018$4,971 tax · $323,200 assessed
Home value
$632,000
- Collateral Analytics$632,000
- Cotality$617,000
- Quantarium$647,391
Where it is
Listed by Jeffrey Terlik · Keller Williams Realty · MLSPIN
