Last Sold Price
2 beds1,126 sqft$274/sqft
16 Rice St, Salem, MA 01970

Description

With close proximity to the train to Boston, Collins Cove, and the Salem Common, there's a lot to love in this sweet 2-3 bedroom home! Perfect for downsizers or first time buyers looking for entry into the hot Salem market! The first floor offers a spacious living room, a kitchen with newer stove and fridge, breakfast bar and good size pantry closet. Step down to the dining room. For those that need one-level living or an extra bedroom, this room could convert into a third bedroom with the installation...With close proximity to the train to Boston, Collins Cove, and the Salem Common, there's a lot to love in this sweet 2-3 bedroom home! Perfect for downsizers or first time buyers looking for entry into the hot Salem market! The first floor offers a spacious living room, a kitchen with newer stove and fridge, breakfast bar and good size pantry closet. Step down to the dining room. For those that need one-level living or an extra bedroom, this room could convert into a third bedroom with the installation of a door. 3/4 bath on the first floor. Easy access to the deck from the kitchen. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms with good closet space and a full bath with jetted tub. Many upgrades include replacement windows, full insulation in 2018, and newer fencing. Enjoy the deck and small yard with established perennials in the warm weather! On-street Parking only. 10' Right of Way on southeasterly boundary of property for 16R Rice Street.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/18/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Julie Andrews • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Property Details for 16 Rice Street

Status
MLS #
72546433
Days on Market
55
Taxes
$3,875 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1860
Town
Salem
Area
MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

104.1%

Salem, MA

9 comparable properties found

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1/27
1

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2
Bedrooms
1,159
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
$735,000 | 16 River Street, Salem, MA 01970
1/26
2

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2
Bedrooms
1,231
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
$759,500 | 6 Gifford Court, Salem, MA 01970
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3

$759,500

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2
Bedrooms
1,194
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$560,000 | 90 Flint Street, Salem, MA 01970
1/33
4

$560,000

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2
Bedrooms
945
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/37
5

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Sold 06/26/25

2
Bedrooms
1,014
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$720,000 | 15 1/2 River Street, Salem, MA 01970
1/40
6

$720,000

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2
Bedrooms
1,203
Square Feet
0.04
Acres
$441,500 | 111 Mason Street, Salem, MA 01970
1/35
7

$441,500

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2
Bedrooms
1,084
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$779,000 | 18.5 Summer Street, Salem, MA 01970
1/36
8

$779,000

Sold 07/28/26

2
Bedrooms
1,171
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$629,000 | 17 Fowler Street, Salem, MA 01970
1/31
9

$629,000

Sold 05/30/25

2
Bedrooms
1,235
Square Feet
0.06
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Julie Andrews

Sold By MerryFox Realty, Merry Fox Team

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Building Information for 16 Rice Street

Stories-Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF

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$1,891 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,568

Property Taxes

$323

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 16 Rice Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1126.0
  • Color: Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Crawl
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Pantry,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: 10' Right of Way on southeasterly boundary of property for 16R Rice Street. Please refer to deed. Appliances left as gift to buyer.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2137326
  • Assessments: $256,600
  • Book: 28485
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 16 Rice Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72546433

$308,500
Sep 16, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72546433

Aug 7, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72546433

$339,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72546433

$308,500
09/16/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72546433

08/07/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72546433

$339,900

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

Public Records for 16 Rice Street

Taxable ValueLand$151,200Additions$253,400Total$404,600
Tax Record2025$4,588 ($382 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,126 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,126 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt520 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,217 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860Year Renovated1860ZoningR2CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:36 L:0201

Schools near 16 Rice Street

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
Bates
PublicPK to 5

Horace Mann Laboratory 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 16 Rice Street, Salem, MA 01970
$308,500
2
1,126
2,178
3
2,094
3,999
$262,500
5
1,755
4,325
$60,000
2
1.5
882
2,012
$240,000
3
1,815
75,881,520
$610,000
3
1,273

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Julie Andrews

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