Last Sold Price
3 beds1,188 sqft$354/sqft
12 Francis Rd, Salem, MA 01970

Description

Beautiful home that sits on a gorgeous, well maintained lot with a private backyard and in-ground pool. Spacious fenced in yard includes plenty of deck, patio and lawn space. The backyard boasts a stunning cliff with bucolic views of green foliage, growing plants and vegetation. Truly a unique property. The interior is pristine and has been meticulously maintained by only one set of owners. Newer roof, stone wall and boiler. This home offers the best of both worlds; a quiet neighborhood yet minutes...Beautiful home that sits on a gorgeous, well maintained lot with a private backyard and in-ground pool. Spacious fenced in yard includes plenty of deck, patio and lawn space. The backyard boasts a stunning cliff with bucolic views of green foliage, growing plants and vegetation. Truly a unique property. The interior is pristine and has been meticulously maintained by only one set of owners. Newer roof, stone wall and boiler. This home offers the best of both worlds; a quiet neighborhood yet minutes away from downtown Salem. Enjoy all that Salem has to offer! 1/2 mile to commuter rail at Salem Depot. 10-15 minute walk to T and downtown Salem (2 minute drive). Bars, restaurants, parks and museums ALL within a 1-2 mile radius! Open Houses: Friday 8/23/19 5 PM- 6:30 PM, Saturday 8/24/19 12:00 PM- 1:30 PM and Sunday 8/25/19 1 PM- 2:30 PM
LISTING CLOSED: 10/18/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jacquelyn Julian • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Property Details for 12 Francis Road

Status
MLS #
72551818
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$4,929 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1962
Town
Salem
Area
MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Garden, Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$500,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

Salem, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Jacquelyn Julian

Sold By Keystone Buyer Brokerage, Barbi Harrison

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Building Information for 12 Francis Road

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

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$2,546 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,135

Property Taxes

$411

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Francis Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1188.0
  • Color: Dark Brown
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Basement
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Buyer and Buyer Agent must verify all information and perform their own due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2131800
  • Assessments: $326,400
  • Book: 26732
  • Lot: 0408
  • Map: 25
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.5

Property History for 12 Francis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 18, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72551818

$420,000
Sep 3, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72551818

Aug 19, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72551818

$399,999
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/18/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72551818

$420,000
09/03/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72551818

08/19/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72551818

$399,999

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

Public Records for 12 Francis Road

Taxable ValueLand$194,700Additions$303,600Total$498,300
Tax Record2025$5,651 ($471 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,188 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,188 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt712 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,317 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1962ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:25 L:0408

Schools near 12 Francis 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 Francis Road, Salem, MA 01970
$420,000
3
1,188
0
$135,000
2
2.5
2,240
10,454
$460,000
4
1,392
5,271
$412,000
5
2,000
5,663
$360,000
3
1,255
11,326
$220,000
2
1,344

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Jacquelyn Julian

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