Last Sold Price
3 beds1,749 sqft$274/sqft
20 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970

Description

Unbelievable location, waterfront on Forest River with tranquil views over conservation land. Perfect for nature lover or bird watcher. 1940's Cape: they don't build them like this anymore. Front to back LR w. F P, HW floors and open to Sun room. DR with China cabinet, and HW floors. Kitchen with access to sunny deck and yard overlooking river and conservation land, very private. 3 large bedrooms on 2nd floor with HW floors, MBR is front to back with 2 closets. Lower level FR with FP and easy walk...Unbelievable location, waterfront on Forest River with tranquil views over conservation land. Perfect for nature lover or bird watcher. 1940's Cape: they don't build them like this anymore. Front to back LR w. F P, HW floors and open to Sun room. DR with China cabinet, and HW floors. Kitchen with access to sunny deck and yard overlooking river and conservation land, very private. 3 large bedrooms on 2nd floor with HW floors, MBR is front to back with 2 closets. Lower level FR with FP and easy walk out the private yard with wonderful views. All this located on a cul de sac close to Marblehead and Salem State University. Also, access to little beach in back area. Also opportunity to join private beach association of neighborhood. Walking and hiking trails nearby. This opportunity does not become available often. Open houses: Sat. 10-11:30, Sun. 10:30 to 12:30. Offers due Monday at 5 pm, will be answered by 5 pm Tuesday.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/26/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Heidi Roberts • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Property Details for 20 Sunset Road

Status
MLS #
72547386
Days on Market
19
Taxes
$6,283 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1948
Town
Salem
Area
MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$590,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Salem, MA

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Square Feet
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Bedrooms
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Sold 10/21/24

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Heidi Roberts

Sold By J. Barrett & Company, Norman R. Banville

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Building Information for 20 Sunset Road

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,958 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,435

Property Taxes

$524

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Sunset Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1749.0
  • Color: Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: South Salem/Forest River
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, River, Direct Access, Walk to, Beach Ownership(Private)
  • Waterview Features: Marsh, River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 220.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 110.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 231.0
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Balcony / Deck
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 231.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 2133993
  • Assessments: $416,100
  • Book: 13251
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 20 Sunset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72547386

$479,000
Aug 13, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72547386

Aug 8, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72547386

$479,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72547386

$479,000
08/13/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72547386

08/08/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72547386

$479,000

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

Public Records for 20 Sunset Road

Taxable ValueLand$271,600Additions$399,200Total$670,800
Tax Record2025$7,607 ($634 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,391 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,391 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt687 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,205 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1948ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:31 L:0252

Schools near 20 Sunset 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: 20 Sunset Road, Salem, MA 01970
$479,000
3
1,749
7,405
$299,900
2
1,324
7,338
$153,000
4
2
1,454
5,754
$255,000
2
2
2,003
5,515
$375,000
4
2,092
7,862
$355,000
3
1
2,575

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Heidi Roberts

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