1 Shore Ave

1,756 Sq. Ft.
$512 / Sq. Ft.
1,756
Sq. Ft.
$512
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sunny, updated cottage-style home by the sea, featuring stunning ocean views, just a short stroll from Forest River Park. The beautifully renovated kitchen offers custom cabinetry and a sun-drenched breakfast area with panoramic sea views. Each bathroom has been tastefully updated with custom tilework. In the living room, enjoy built-in shelving, a cozy fireplace, and an effortless flow into the dining room—perfect for entertaining. The main bedroom is spacious enough for a private sitting area or...Sunny, updated cottage-style home by the sea, featuring stunning ocean views, just a short stroll from Forest River Park. The beautifully renovated kitchen offers custom cabinetry and a sun-drenched breakfast area with panoramic sea views. Each bathroom has been tastefully updated with custom tilework. In the living room, enjoy built-in shelving, a cozy fireplace, and an effortless flow into the dining room—perfect for entertaining. The main bedroom is spacious enough for a private sitting area or home office. For those who can resist the distraction of the waves, an additional heated sunroom offers a serene secondary workspace. The 3rd floor bedroom is a quiet retreat featuring a sitting room and a private balcony with sweeping harbor views. Outside, the back porch is perfect for watching harbor activity, leading to a charming yard for gardening and al fresco dining. Two-car garage and 2 additional parking spaces. Unique floor plan offers flexibility to easily create a third bedroom.
  1. Listed by Kathleen Murphy • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Luis Ribas • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 1 Shore Avenue

Town
Salem
Area
MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/16/2026 03:06 AM

Property Details for 1 Shore Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #73476568
Days on Market7
Taxes$9,151 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1890
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kathleen Murphy; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Luis Ribas
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Building Information for 1 Shore Avenue

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,448 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,149 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,386

Property Taxes

$763

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1 Shore Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1756.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Den, Office, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Flood Plain
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Ocean, Harbor, Direct Access, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Harbor, Ocean, Public
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Balcony - Exterior
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Property in a flood zone. Current owner pays $2,000/year insurance
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:33 L:0678,2135307
  • Assessments: $807,000
  • Book: 41748
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 1 Shore Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73476568

$899,900
Jul 1, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73367339

$999,000
Apr 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73367339

$999,000
Sep 6, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73123615

$785,000
Jul 25, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73123615

Jul 25, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73123615

Jul 21, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73123615

$779,900
Jul 7, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73123615

$814,900
Jun 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73123615

$859,900
Dec 6, 2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72514503

$667,000
Jun 6, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72514503

$749,000
Jan 30, 2019

Canceled

MLS PIN #72404796

$759,000
Oct 3, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72404796

$759,000
Sep 30, 2018

Canceled

MLS PIN #72369252

$849,900
Jul 26, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72369252

$853,000
May 9, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87227502

$160,000
Dec 31, 1994

Expired

MLS PIN #12014084

$179,000
Jul 1, 1994

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #12014084

$199,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73476568

$899,900
07/01/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73367339

$999,000
04/30/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73367339

$999,000
09/06/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73123615

$785,000
07/25/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73123615

07/25/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73123615

07/21/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73123615

$779,900
07/07/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73123615

$814,900
06/19/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73123615

$859,900
12/06/2019

Expired

MLS PIN #72514503

$667,000
06/06/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72514503

$749,000
01/30/2019

Canceled

MLS PIN #72404796

$759,000
10/03/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72404796

$759,000
09/30/2018

Canceled

MLS PIN #72369252

$849,900
07/26/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72369252

$853,000
05/09/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87227502

$160,000
12/31/1994

Expired

MLS PIN #12014084

$179,000
07/01/1994

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #12014084

$199,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1 Shore Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$288,200Additions$418,000Total$706,200
Tax Record2025$8,008 ($667 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,756 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,756 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt700 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,448 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:33 L:0678Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1 Shore Avenue

This home is within Salem School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Laboratory School
PublicPK to 5

Bates Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Carlton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1 Shore Avenue is a single family home for sale in Salem, MA 01970. This property was listed for sale on February 12, 2026 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $899,900. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on September 6, 2023. This listing's school district is Salem School District. Nearby schools include Horace Mann Laboratory School, Bates Elementary School and Witchcraft Heights Elementary School. 1 Shore Avenue is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,756 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kathleen Murphy; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Luis Ribas

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