Last Sold Price
2 beds1,818 sqft$189/sqft
12 Buchanan Rd, Salem, MA 01970

Description

This fantastic home in South Salem is waiting for you! This beautiful two bedroom bungalow sits on a quiet side street, close to down town and with easy access to Vinnin Square. Plenty of space on the first floor gives you options for your living. Looking for an office? An additional bedroom? The options are bound only by your imagination. You will love your private, fenced-in back yard, the sunny, screened-in porch with views of the river and your spacious garage with additional room for storage...This fantastic home in South Salem is waiting for you! This beautiful two bedroom bungalow sits on a quiet side street, close to down town and with easy access to Vinnin Square. Plenty of space on the first floor gives you options for your living. Looking for an office? An additional bedroom? The options are bound only by your imagination. You will love your private, fenced-in back yard, the sunny, screened-in porch with views of the river and your spacious garage with additional room for storage or your projects! Your inviting living room opens into your dining area, with bay windows that face the water. Your galley kitchen features long counter space for your cooking needs. Shining, hardwood floors throughout. Additional space in the basement for storage or work space makes this a fantastic home for the first time buyer or the down-sizer. Run… Don’t walk to this great new listing!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/07/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Daniel Meegan • J. Barrett & Company

Property Details for 12 Buchanan Road

Status
MLS #
72102158
Days on Market
18
Taxes
$5,160 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1922
Town
Salem
Area
MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$435,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Salem, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of J. Barrett & Company, Daniel Meegan

Sold By J. Barrett & Company, Jenny May

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Building Information for 12 Buchanan Road

Stories-Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,959 SF

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$2,173 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,743

Property Taxes

$430

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Buchanan Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1818.0
  • Color: Grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice
  • High School: Salem High
  • Middle School: Choice
  • Neighborhood: South Salem
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Home Office
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterview Features: Canal
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Work Area, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Work Area, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: SESD
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 60.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 16.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 1/4,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 130.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 156.0
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 84.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 7.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 144.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 144.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:31 L:0307,2134048
  • Assessments: $329,300
  • Book: 8761
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 744.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.00

Property History for 12 Buchanan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 7, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #588895960

$342,900

+370.2% / yr

Feb 7, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72102158

$342,900
Dec 19, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72102158

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/07/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #588895960

$342,900

+370.2% / yr

02/07/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72102158

$342,900
12/19/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72102158

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

Public Records for 12 Buchanan Road

Taxable ValueLand$218,100Additions$363,600Total$581,700
Tax Record2025$6,596 ($550 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,450 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,050 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,959 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922Year Renovated1922ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:31 L:0307

Schools near 12 Buchanan Road

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
PublicPK to 5

Carlton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Witchcraft Heights 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Buchanan Road, Salem, MA 01970
$342,900
2
1,818
5,959
3
1
1,480
5,685
$562,000
3
2,500
25,264
$172,000
3
2.5
1,687
7,253
3
1
1,224
5,523
2
1
1,278
5,719

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Listing Courtesy of J. Barrett & Company, Daniel Meegan

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