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5 Chestnut St

Salem, MA 01970

5 beds
4 baths
3,891 sqft
4,243 sqft lot
$408 per sqft
1828 build
– on site

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Gracious & manageable 5 BR Federal townhouse, remarkably preserved & respectfully improved over the owners’ custodianship. Large vestibule leads to the EH w/lovely staircase, showcasing classic federal detail. Elegantly proportioned LR & DR, w/original interior shutters, gas & wood fireplaces. Graceful carved arches connect the rooms. Sunny kitchen w/gas fireplace opens to the deck & garden. 1/2 bath rounds out this floor. Downstairs family/playroom w/original kitchen fireplace & beehive oven(!), a utility work room, a sunny laundry room & a full bath. Upstairs, 5 BR’s, an office & 2 baths spread over 2 floors. Breathtaking grounds; a brick driveway, extravagant hardscaping, 2 fountains, & a restored antique barn, suitable for a car, (currently used for storage). A well insulated house, with new & restored windows, central air, 4 zone hot water heat, on-demand hot water, new wiring & plumbing throughout. A grand turnkey house moments from downtown Salem & the train station!

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

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MLS# 72984878 —

The Building

Year Built:

1828
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Federal
Construction Materials:

Brick
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Deck
Window Features:

Storm Window(s)
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

3891
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

4
Laundry Features:

Washer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3891
Living Area Source:

Measured

Location

Directions:

Flint to Chestnut St
Latitude:

42.519698
Longitude:

-70.898898

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:25 L:0561,2131973
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

true
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.1
Lot Size SqFt:

4243
Lot Size Acres:

0.1
Zoning:

R2
Fencing:

Fenced
Waterview:

No
Exclusions:

Dr Chandelier, Main Bedroom Curtains
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Beach Front
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Book Number:

9617
Tax Annual Amount:

12924
Tax Assessed Value:

975400

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5

Baths

Total Baths:

3.5
Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Hot Water
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

220 Volts
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Electric Water Heater

The Community

Subdivision Name:

McIntire Historic District
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Parking Total:

2
Covered Spaces:

1

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Utility Costs

$398/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/1/22 Aug 1, 2022	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,590,000	-3.6%
6/16/22 Jun 16, 2022	Pending	MLSPIN	$1,650,000
6/2/22 Jun 2, 2022	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$1,650,000

House Sold on 8/1/2022

$1,590,000

Listing provided by broker:

Michael Selbst

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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5 Chestnut St

Salem, MA 01970