8 Union St, Unit 1

1,047 Sq. Ft.
$545 / Sq. Ft.
1,047
Sq. Ft.
$545
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity to own in "Union Square Condominium," where historic charm meets modern luxury. This architectural gem features stunning exposed brick, wide pine floors and soaring beamed ceilings. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas are ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The tastefully remodeled kitchen offers white cabinetry, quartz countertops, island and stainless appliances. Both bedrooms are spacious and the oversized full bath is accessible from the main bedroom and...Rare opportunity to own in "Union Square Condominium," where historic charm meets modern luxury. This architectural gem features stunning exposed brick, wide pine floors and soaring beamed ceilings. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas are ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The tastefully remodeled kitchen offers white cabinetry, quartz countertops, island and stainless appliances. Both bedrooms are spacious and the oversized full bath is accessible from the main bedroom and living area. The guest bedroom offers an adjacent room with a window, perfect for a home office. Enjoy the convenient in-unit laundry, dedicated walk-in basement storage and a common outdoor area for grilling. With a 98 Walk Score and perfectly situated between Salem Common and the waterfront, and in close proximity to the Peabody Essex Museum, vibrant shops, dining, Commuter Rail and Ferry, and including off-street and resident permit parking, welcome home to the heart of historic Salem!
  1. Listed by Shari McStay • Keller Williams Realty Evolution
  2. Listed by Steven McStay • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Property Details for 8 Union Street, Unit 1

Town
Salem
MLS Area
Downtown
Area
MA-Salem-Downtown, MA-Salem
Style
Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Garden
LISTING UPDATED: 04/28/2026 09:30 PM

Property Details for 8 Union Street, Unit 1

StatusSold
MLS #73488091
Days on Market6
Taxes$5,443 / year
HOA Fees$378 / month
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1900
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Shari McStay; Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Steven McStay

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, The Durling Group

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Building Information for 8 Union Street, Unit 1

Building/ComplexUnion Square CondominiumFloor1Stories1Residences11Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1900

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$3,707 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,875

Property Taxes

$454

HOA Dues

$378

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Property Information for 8 Union Street, Unit 1

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1047.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 11
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Converted: 2009
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Storage
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Structure Type: Garden
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Exclusive Parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Beamed Ceilings,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 81.0
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 9.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 208.0
  • Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: The two fireplaces are decorative. Washing machine and dryer (2026),Water Heater (2023),Kitchen remodel (2020),Heating system and air conditioning (2009).
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:35 L:0281 S:804,4782037
  • Assessments: $504,900
  • Book: 28726
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Union Square Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 9
  • Owner Occupied Source: owner
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 8 Union Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73488091

$571,000—
Mar 24, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73488091

—
Mar 24, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73488091

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73488091

$571,000
03/24/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73488091

—
03/24/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73488091

—

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Public Records for 8 Union Street, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$445,300Total-
Tax Record2025$5,050 ($421 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,047 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,047 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,971 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900Year Renovated1990ZoningR2CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:35 L:0281 S:804

Schools near 8 Union Street, Unit 1

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 Elementary School
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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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Shari McStay; Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Steven McStay

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