Last Sold Price
3 beds1,520 sqft$395/sqft
3 Francis Rd, Salem, MA 01970

Description

Just outside the heart of historic Salem, offering convenient access to shops, restaurants, beaches, commuter rail & highways, Francis Road is a serene escape from the hustle & bustle. This charming, updated 3 bedroom home welcomes you with a flexible floor plan spread over 2 levels. Enjoy the easy flow through the sun-filled living room into the large eat-in kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances & updated flooring into the 3 season room of comfort & breeze continuing onto the patio in the...Just outside the heart of historic Salem, offering convenient access to shops, restaurants, beaches, commuter rail & highways, Francis Road is a serene escape from the hustle & bustle. This charming, updated 3 bedroom home welcomes you with a flexible floor plan spread over 2 levels. Enjoy the easy flow through the sun-filled living room into the large eat-in kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances & updated flooring into the 3 season room of comfort & breeze continuing onto the patio in the fenced in yard - The perfect setting for relaxation and/or hosting family & friends! All bedrooms have hardwood flooring and 2 offer great closet space! Bring your ideas for the finished lower level! Currently used as a recreational room & office nook, this versatile space brings great opportunity - The 3/4 bath is convenient for guest accommodations and/or a nice compliment to a home gym /office - Unfinished space houses utilities and additional storage. First showings at open houses!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/15/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 3 Francis Road

Status
MLS #
73014651
Days on Market
15
Taxes
$5,140 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1957
Town
Salem
Area
MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

105.5%

Salem, MA

9 comparable properties found

1

$570,000

Sold 04/07/25

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,547
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
a view of a house with large windows
1/37
2

$685,000

Sold 04/16/26

3
Bedrooms
1,725
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
front view of a house
1/31
3

$610,000

Sold 12/11/25

3
Bedrooms
1,488
Square Feet
0.05
Acres
$662,000 | 325 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
1/22
4

$662,000

Sold 02/19/25

3
Bedrooms
1,441
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$650,000 | 24 Raymond Road, Salem, MA 01970
1/35
5

$650,000

Sold 03/27/25

3
Bedrooms
1,472
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/43
6

$685,000

Sold 09/26/25

3
Bedrooms
1,358
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/30
7

$725,000

Sold 05/23/25

3
Bedrooms
1,474
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a view of a house with a parked car
1/20
8

$620,000

Sold 07/16/25

3
Bedrooms
1,316
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
$630,000 | 22 Varney Street, Salem, MA 01970
1/42
9

$630,000

Sold 06/25/26

3
Bedrooms
1,260
Square Feet
0.26
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bentley's, Erin Lane; Bentley's, Constantina Tzortzis

Sold By J. Barrett & Company, Lori A. Cressy

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Building Information for 3 Francis Road

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,332 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,483 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,055

Property Taxes

$428

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3 Francis Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1520.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tank Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Remodeled,Wainscoting
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Level: Basement
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:25 L:0356,2131746
  • Assessments: $387,900
  • Book: 34248
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 3 Francis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73014651

$601,000
Jul 26, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73014651

Jul 26, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73014651

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73014651

$601,000
07/26/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73014651

07/26/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73014651

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

Public Records for 3 Francis Road

Taxable ValueLand$178,500Additions$326,600Total$505,100
Tax Record2025$5,728 ($477 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt380 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,332 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:25 L:0356

Schools near 3 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: 3 Francis Road, Salem, MA 01970
$601,000
3
1,520
5,332
$409,900
3
1,975
5,662
3
1
939
6,098
3
1
912
5,672
$401,000
3
1,356
6,534
$300,000
3
1,490
10,070

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Listing Courtesy of Bentley's, Erin Lane; Bentley's, Constantina Tzortzis

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