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Last Sold Price
7 beds3,135 sqft$48/sqft
52 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$48/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to restore a true turn-of-the-century gem! This potentially seven-bedroom, 2.5-bath, circa-1900 Colonial is located in the historic town of Salem, NJ—surrounded by some of the area’s most beautiful and significant period homes. With over a century of character and architectural detail, this property offers incredible potential to bring it back to its original grandeur. The home requires renovations and is being sold strictly as-is. The seller has priced it...Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to restore a true turn-of-the-century gem! This potentially seven-bedroom, 2.5-bath, circa-1900 Colonial is located in the historic town of Salem, NJ—surrounded by some of the area’s most beautiful and significant period homes. With over a century of character and architectural detail, this property offers incredible potential to bring it back to its original grandeur. The home requires renovations and is being sold strictly as-is. The seller has priced it accordingly and will make no repairs. As you arrive, the brick front sidewalk guides you to the covered front porch, showcasing original architectural woodwork—truly a beautiful, inviting space perfect for your morning coffee. Imagine how this magnificent home once stood among the grand historic residences lining the street. Step through the front doors into a dramatic entry foyer featuring 10-foot ceilings, inlaid hardwood floors, stunning original staircase and railing leading to the 2nd and 3rd floors, original trim work throughout, transom window above the double doors opening into the living room and a convenient powder room. The living room continues the rich historical detailing with Inlaid hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, original crown molding, a beautiful ceiling medallion, and French door access to the main hallway with a bay window bump-out. The first floor also includes a first-floor bedroom with inlaid hardwood flooring, huge hallway walk-in closet, home office featuring a brick fireplace, spacious family room and kitchen with oak-front cabinetry. The second level offers three very large bedrooms, two full baths, second kitchen with a private rear staircase. The home was previously used as an approved duplex, creating potential for multi-generational living, investment, or a single grand residence. Accessible by both the main staircase and a rear interior staircase, the third floor includes three additional potential bedrooms, perfect for expanding living space, guest rooms, studio areas, or storage. A unique bonus is the basement with brick flooring, housing the gas hot water heating boiler, hot water heater, electrical panel and walk-out access to the rear yard. The property sits on a deep 331-foot lot, offering tremendous possibilities for gardens, outdoor living spaces, or future improvements. Located among Salem’s most architecturally impressive homes and conveniently close to
Route 45, Route 49, Route 40, Easy access to Route 55 & Route 295, 40 minutes to Philadelphia,
20 minutes to Delaware and 60 minutes to the Jersey Shore. With vision and craftsmanship, this diamond in the rough could be transformed into a show-stopping historical masterpiece. Hurry—opportunities like this in historic Salem do not last long!
  • Listed by: Ronald A Bruce Jr. 609.221.4961 ron.bruce@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Mullica Hill South
Listing closed: 01/27/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: NJSA2017382

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Property Information for 52 Market Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,306 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Salem County
  • Tax ID Number: 13-00016-00017
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (SALEM NJ)
  • Cross Street: Grant Street
  • Municipality: SALEM CITY
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 12
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,135.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Below Average
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,893 SF
Location
Location
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: SALEM CITY SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 300200396391
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: SALEM H.S. (SALEM NJ)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: SALEM
  • MLS Area: Salem City (21713)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $61,500
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $51,700
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $9,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 00017
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Office, Storage Room, Bedroom 6, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 3.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 14
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,135.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,135.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,135.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 45.00 x 331.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Road Frontage Length: 45.00
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Location Type: Middle Of Block
  • Parcel ID: 21905855
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Crushed Stone, Unpaved
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: French
  • Window Features: Wood Frame
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Above Ground
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Gloucester Salem Counties Board of REALTORS

Property History for 52 Market Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 27, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #NJSA2017382

$150,000
Jan 9, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1927420389

$150,000
Jan 5, 2026

Expired

BRIGHT #NJSA2012034

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/27/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #NJSA2017382

$150,000
01/09/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1927420389

$150,000
01/05/2026

Expired

BRIGHT #NJSA2012034

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

Public Records for 52 Market Street

Taxable ValueLand$9,800Additions$51,700Total$61,500
Tax Record2025$5,306 ($442 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,135 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,135 SqFtLot Size14,893 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900CountySALEMAPN13-00016-0000-00017

Schools near 52 Market Street

This home is within Salem City Board Of Education School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John Fenwick Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Salem Middle School
Public3 to 8

Salem High School
Public9 to 12

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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