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40 Chestnut St

Salem, MA 01970

6 beds
4 baths
6,000 sqft
5,550 sqft lot
$375 per sqft
1850 build
– on site

Grand triple-mint condition single family townhouse on gorgeous Chestnut Street in Salem. Started life in 1845 as a Greek Revival, later updated Colonial Revival details, which has yielded a house with a rarified material quality...fluted pilasters, hand carved mantels, rich paneled wainscotting, mahogany windowsills, and the most delightful old-world butlers pantry. The whole house imparts a sense of enduring and elevated quality. The owners have maintained this home to the highest standards; recent repointing, 2 zone c/ac, recent new roof, custom baths, 4 zone irrigation & exterior lighting, & custom copper gutters, to name a few. The outdoor spaces are artfully designed for beauty, functional and low maintenance. Located at the upper end of Chestnut St, lined with 19th century mansions built during the heyday of Salem’s seafaring trade. Minutes from downtown Salem and the train. This is a rare offering of a turnkey home in a completely intact 19th century New England setting.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Michael Selbst / Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 5, 2025 •

MLS# 73353104 —

The Building

Year Built:

1850
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Antique
Construction Materials:

Brick
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Granite
Exterior Features:

Fenced Yard
Window Features:

Storm Window(s)
Accessibility Features:

No
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

6000
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

14
Interior Features:

Central Vacuum
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

8
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

6000
Living Area Source:

Measured

Location

Directions:

Flint to Chestnut
Latitude:

42.519179
Longitude:

-70.902895

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:25 L:0219,2131596
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

true
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.13
Lot Size SqFt:

5550
Lot Size Acres:

0.13
Zoning:

R1
Fencing:

Fenced
Waterview:

No
Exclusions:

Curtains In Main Bedroom And Back Bedroom On 3rd Floor. Sconces In The Dining Room.
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

15923
Tax Annual Amount:

20930
Tax Assessed Value:

1845700

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6

Baths

Total Baths:

3.5
Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Tankless Water Heater

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Off Street

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,250,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$12,048
Taxes	$1,744
Insurance	$618
Utilities	$457 See report
Total	$14,867/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/2/25 Apr 2, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,250,000

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This house located in South Salem, Salem, MA 01970 is currently for sale for $2,250,000. 40 Chestnut St is a 6,000 square foot house with 6 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 9 days. 40 Chestnut St is in the South Salem neighborhood of Salem and has a WalkScore® of 92, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of Nathaniel Bowditch School, Collins Middle School, Carlton Elementary School, Bentley Elementary School, Salem High School, Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, Bates Elementary School, Horace Mann Laboratory School, and Saltonstall School.

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