Last Sold Price
3 beds1,930 sqft$368/sqft
20 Francis Rd, Salem, MA 01970

Description

Spacious home in a quiet neighborhood of desirable SALEM with a large private yard! Lots of new here! This home features 3 generous bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and nearly 2000 sq ft of renovated living space. Sunny kitchen w/quartz counters, new appliances, & farmers sink ppens to dining/fireplaced living rooms for easy entertaining. Freshly painted throughout, hardwood floors, new interior doors and renovated baths, 5 NEW MINI SPLITS, NEW HW HEATER, NEW COMPOSITE DECK, NEWER ROOF and CHIMNEY CAP...Spacious home in a quiet neighborhood of desirable SALEM with a large private yard! Lots of new here! This home features 3 generous bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and nearly 2000 sq ft of renovated living space. Sunny kitchen w/quartz counters, new appliances, & farmers sink ppens to dining/fireplaced living rooms for easy entertaining. Freshly painted throughout, hardwood floors, new interior doors and renovated baths, 5 NEW MINI SPLITS, NEW HW HEATER, NEW COMPOSITE DECK, NEWER ROOF and CHIMNEY CAP 2021. New sliding door & composite deck with additional seating by the firepit it it ever gets COOL again! The yard really is a tranquil oasis. Large finished lower level provides another living space, possible extended family living space or home office. Garage for the cold winter months and additional storage. Walking distance to Federal Elementary/ Collins Middle School, as well as everything Revitalized Downtown Salem has to offer. Nearby MBTA. You're going to love living here!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/26/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 20 Francis Road

Status
MLS #
73274551
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$6,206 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1960
Town
Salem
Area
MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Split Entry
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$685,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

102.2%

[Salem, MA]

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Location

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Building Information for 20 Francis Road

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,173 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,126 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,609

Property Taxes

$517

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Francis Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1930.0
  • Color: tan
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • 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: Wood, Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Deck - Composite
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Office Level: Basement
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Washer-dryer remain as gifts. Subject to sellers finding suitable housing - a property have been identified. Manual garage door. See update list attached in MLS
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:25 L:0404,2131796
  • Assessments: $534,100
  • Book: 38786
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 20 Francis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73274551

$710,000
Aug 13, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73274551

Aug 13, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73274551

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73274551

$710,000
08/13/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73274551

08/13/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73274551

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

Public Records for 20 Francis Road

Taxable ValueLand$194,100Additions$385,700Total$579,800
Tax Record2025$6,575 ($548 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,930 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,930 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt482 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,173 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1960ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:25 L:0404

Schools near 20 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 20 Francis Road, Salem, MA 01970
$710,000
3
1,930
11,173
4
2
2,300
10,624
3
3
2,013
15,982
$695,000
3
1,754
5,785
$332,000
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1,753
9,583
$348,000
3
1,260
5,227

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