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Salem is an historic seaside community located approximately 16 miles north of Boston. From its days as one of the earliest landing sites of the English colonists, to its rise as the first major port in the United States, to its trailblazing efforts in opening up the East Indian trade, to its heyday as
a thriving hub of American commerce and the home of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Salem's historical legacy is rich.
Unfortunately, a well-known blemish on that legacy involved the infamous Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692. Nonetheless, the City's golden years have left her modern inhabitants with architectural treasures, fine museums, and a sparkling literary heritage. Equally important, the development of Salem has produced a rich ethnic history, to which people of all races, creeds, colors and origins have contributed over the generations.
Even today, Salem services children speaking no less than 20 different languages in its public school system. Long a trading, manufacturing and retail center, Salem has been making a slow, and sometimes painful, transition to a service-based economy. The City today serves as the home of Salem State College, the North Shore Medical Center, the Essex County District Superior and Probate Courts, and Registry of Deeds, the world-famous Peabody and Essex Museum, and a host of banks and other financial institutions. It is the educational, medical, legal, cultural and banking hub of the North Shore.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
132 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
136 |
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8th Grade Math: |
171 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
170 |
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8th Grade Science: |
174 |
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4th Grade Math: |
212 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
213 |
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Spending/Student:
$8,604
Average SAT scores:
1369
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.4 to 1
Community
Population:40,922 Median Income in town: $55,974 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 22.7 / 1,000
Violent: 2.3 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
4
/ 2
/ 1
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $283,750
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $330,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -16%
Avg single family tax bill:
$3,827
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Salam (Newburyport/Rockport Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
426, 450, 451, 455, 456, 459, 456, 456
Miles to Boston:
16
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
36
Rail time to Boston:
33
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$255,000
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OFFER ON THE TABLE: SMALL WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY: CALL NOW!! In South Salem in a most-desired neighborhood,is this lovingly maintained half-house with sunlight streaming through its large windows. High ceilings, charming French doors, updated kitchen appliances, 3 nicely-sized bedrooms and 2 updated baths make this a terrific value! Finished basement, lots of updates includes furnace and roof, fenced back yard. Near the ocean, Vinnin Square, Swampscott, it's commuter-convenient and priced right!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$284,900
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Spacious renovated condo with incredible ocean views and a large yard with gardens. The updated kitchen has granite counters & newer appliances and is open to the dining and living rooms. French doors open to a side porch where you can watch the sun rise above the sailboats with your morning coffee. Hardwood floors throughout. A walking/bike path that runs to downtown Marblehead and towards downtown Salem is just outside the back yard. 2 Car Parking.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$315,000
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Very Desirable South Salem Location! Steps to Marblehead line, Leggs Hill YMCA, Vinnin Square shops & restaurants.Open concept living/dining/family room space, great for entertaining, large kitchen opens onto new trex deck overlooking large fenced back yard. Incredible 1000+ of space in dry basement plus more for storage. So much bigger than it looks from the road! Turn key - must see - freshly painted interior with designer colors and newer roof make this move in ready!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$314,500
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Custom built Maine Post & Beam expertly maintained by one family, situated on an oversized landscaped private corner lot with an above ground fenced in pool. This home boasts a large foyer with slate floor leading to a large eat-in kitchen and spacious dining room with beautiful wood flooring; front to back living room leading to outside deck and patio; upstairs features 2 large vaulted ceiling bedrooms with skylights. This home is a must see!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$349,900
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Open concept living offers spacious foyer leading into large living room, dining room, and maple kitchen with peninsula plus granite countertops and stainless appliances. Walk-in coat closet & powder bath. Second floor offers 3 bedrooms including master with double closets. Full bath and large laundry room. Gleaming hardwood throughout. Two car driveway plus ample on street parking. Beautiful setting overlooking Rosie's Pond and Clay Brook. New cul de sac of 3 gorgeous homes.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,000
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OH Sat, 5/12, 11:30-1. Single level living at its BEST! This lovely ranch w/ potential for additional living space in the full bsmnt, is located on a quiet dead-end st & has been well cared for by its original owner. The home features hardwood flrs throughout, fireplaced liv rm, built-ins, 2 full baths, den w/ closet or 4th bdrm, a screened in porch & fenced in yard. Conveniently located to all the great shops @ Vinnin Sq, Wholefoods, Commuter Rail, Marblehead YMCA, Golf course & public beaches
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Reduces to SELL as is; Desirable South salem location with great rents and many updates that include newer heating systems;, newer kitchen, newer bath, electrical, wall to wall carpet, off street parking close to downtown area,, 2nd unit has 4 bedrooms; please allow 48 hour notice
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