23 Chestnut Street

Salem, MA 01970

$1,500,000
Last Sold Price
8
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
6,568 Sq. Ft.
$228 / Sq. Ft.
6,568
Sq. Ft.
$228
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A bespoke lifestyle awaits you at the revitalized iconic 23 Chestnut. The Pickering-Northey Residence stands proudly on Chestnut Street claimed to be The Most Beautiful Street in America. This Federal residence epitomizes the grandeur of that period of architecture and now intersects with contemporary aesthetic sensibilities. The current owner has painstakingly restored this masterpiece. This magnificent property features soaring ceilings, hand carved marble fireplaces,ceiling rosettes, crown moldings,wide...A bespoke lifestyle awaits you at the revitalized iconic 23 Chestnut. The Pickering-Northey Residence stands proudly on Chestnut Street claimed to be The Most Beautiful Street in America. This Federal residence epitomizes the grandeur of that period of architecture and now intersects with contemporary aesthetic sensibilities. The current owner has painstakingly restored this masterpiece. This magnificent property features soaring ceilings, hand carved marble fireplaces,ceiling rosettes, crown moldings,wide pine floors, designer lighting, new 200 amp electric, 6 heating zones, 3 high efficiency HVAC units, new plumbing, State of the Art kitchen with top of the line Gaggenau and Meile appliances, Bulthaup cabinetry, 3.5 spa baths with Duravit fixtures and professionally landscaped grounds. The property includes attached apartment and 1700 sq.ft Carriage House. This magnificent home has been featured in many design magazines and Remodelista online. Enjoy the cosmopolitan lifestyle of Salem.
  1. Listed by Merry Fox Team • MerryFox Realty
  2. Listed by Betsy Merry • MerryFox Realty

Property Details for 23 Chestnut Street

Town
Salem
Area
MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Antique
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:08 AM

Property Details for 23 Chestnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #72239596
Days on Market70
Taxes$15,199 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1814
CountyEssex County

Location

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Building Information for 23 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1814Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,320 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,453 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,186

Property Taxes

$1,267

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 23 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 6568.0
  • 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: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Pine
  • Interior Features: Bedroom, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Patio
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Carriage Shed, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Carriage Shed, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 320.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 256.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 266.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 128.0
  • Bathroom1 Length: 16.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 160.0
  • Bathroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 320.0
  • Dining Room Length: 20.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 266.0
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 384.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:25 L:0430,2131821
  • Assessments: $958,300
  • Book: 33141
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: Res his
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 6
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 23 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 23 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$285,500Additions$1,795,700Total$2,081,200
Tax Record2024$24,184 ($2,015 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt6,568 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,568 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,704 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,319 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1814ZoningR2CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:25 L:0430Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 23 Chestnut Street

This home is within Salem School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Carlton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bates Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Saltonstall School
PublicK to 8

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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