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Home Massachusetts Salem Homes for Sale

5 Oliver St Salem, MA 01970

$1,295,000
7 Beds
5 Baths
3919 SQFT
0.11 Acre
HOA: N/A
5 Oliver St
Salem, MA 01970

Property Description

Welcome home! This charming Historic Greek Revival home, built circa 1820, for the Nathanial Perkins family, blends timeless elegance with potential for modern living. Just moments from Salem Common, adjacent to downtown, and less than a mile from the T Station, it offers an unbeatable location. The spacious, light-filled interior spans four levels, featuring thoughtfully designed spaces ready for transformation. The above-ground lower level includes a 1-bedroom apartment, ideal for guests or rental income, and an open, versatile space for a workshop, studio, or office with its own half bath for flexibility. The generous backyard, a rare find near downtown, provides a peaceful retreat, while the driveway accommodates parking for 2+ vehicles—a true bonus. This property presents an exciting opportunity to restore and enhance its historic charm, making it uniquely yours.

Property Overview

Property Details click or tap to expand

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X15
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X15
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X16
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14X14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 14X14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X37
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Cable Hookup, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Laundry Room Features: Finished, Full, Interior Access, Other (See Remarks), Walk Out

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths 2
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 11X7
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 14X11
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Dimensions: 6X7
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half

Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • University
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Oil, Unit Control
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Attached, Detached, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 3919
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1820
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Antique, Courtyard
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Granite, Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed
  • Road Type: Public
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean
  • Distance to Beach: 3/10 to 1/2 Mile3/10 to 1/2 Mile Miles
  • Beach Ownership: Public
  • Beach Description: Ocean

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73291245
  • Last Updated: 09/25/24
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

Property History click or tap to expand

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
09/21/2024Active$1,295,000$330MLSPIN
09/17/2024New$1,295,000$330MLSPIN

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Salem Prep High School

Public Secondary School, Grades: 8-12

0.21mi

New Liberty Innovation School

Public Secondary School, Grades: 9-12

0.23mi

Saint Marys School

School

0.25mi

Carlton School

Public Elementary School, Grades: K-5

0.48mi

Salem Academy Charter School

Charter School, Grades: 6-12

0.51mi

Saint Josephs School

School

0.57mi

Salem Early Childhood School

Public Elementary School, Grades: PK-K

0.6mi

Bentley Academy Innovation School

Public Elementary School, Grades: K-5

0.6mi

Bit Bar

Bar

0.3mi

All Souls Lounge

Bar

0.31mi

Roseadella’s

Coffee Shop

0.2mi

Polonus Deli

Cafe

0.21mi

Kakawa Chocolate House

Cafe

0.25mi

Odd Meter

Coffee Shop. Offers: Vegan, Lactose Free, Vegetarian

0.28mi

Honey Dew

Donut & Coffee Shop

0.31mi

Coffee Time

Coffee Shop

0.31mi

Day Of the Dog

Pet Grooming

0.39mi

Feline Hospital

Veterinary

0.27mi

All Creatures Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary

0.53mi

Salem Fire Department

Fire Station

0.38mi

Salem Fire Department

Fire Station

0.62mi

Salem City Fire Department

Fire Station

0.63mi

Salem Fire Department

Fire Station

0.91mi

North Shore Medical Center - Salem Hospital

Hospital

1.03mi

MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center

Hospital. Speciality: Paediatrics

1.19mi

Salem Police Department

Local Police

0.69mi

Salem Witch Museum

Museum

0.08mi

Essex Institute Museum Building

Museum

0.16mi

Peabody Essex Museum

Museum

0.21mi

Narbonne House

Museum

0.26mi

Witch History Museum

Museum

0.28mi

New England Pirate Museum

Museum

0.29mi

Scale House

Museum

0.29mi

Custom House

Museum

0.31mi

Salem YMCA

Sports Centre

0.37mi

Salem Common

Municipal Park

0.09mi

Armory Park

Park

0.17mi

Gonyea Park

Park

0.18mi

Downtown Salem District

Park

0.24mi

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

National Park

0.26mi

Essex Street Mall

Park

0.28mi

Charter Street Historic District

Park

0.28mi

East India Square Fountain

Park

0.28mi

Kernwood Country Club

Golf Course

0.76mi

Cabot Farm Playground

Playground

0.78mi

Century Bank

Bank

0.31mi

North Shore Bank

Bank

0.4mi

Rockland Trust

Bank

0.42mi

Paxton Parts & Service

Hairdresser

0.31mi

Bada-Bing Barbershop & Shave Parlor

Hairdresser

0.31mi

Dick Simard Barber Shop

Hairdresser

0.34mi

Laura Lanes Skin Care

Beauty

0.34mi

10 Perfect Nails

Nails

0.42mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.27mi

Walgreens

Pharmacy

0.41mi

Witch City Mall

Mall

0.16mi

Daily Table

Supermarket

0.57mi

Red Lion Smokeshop

Variety Store

0.31mi

New Market

Convenience

0.28mi

Speedway

Convenience

0.38mi

Speedway

Convenience

0.42mi

Winter St @ Bridge St

451

0.11mi

Winter St @ Bridge St

451

0.12mi

Hawthorne Blvd @ Washington Sq S

451

0.16mi

Hawthorne Blvd @ Essex St

451

0.17mi

Salem

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450
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455
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Newburyport-Rockport

0.22mi

Washington St @ Church St

450
451
455
456

0.27mi

Bridge St @ Saunders St

451

0.28mi

Hawthorne Blvd @ Derby St

451

0.3mi

Seller's Representative: Chris LeVasseur, Keller Williams Realty Evolution
MLS ID#: 73291245

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MLS PIN data last updated at 2024-09-25 17:39:00