5 Sunset Rd

1,298 Sq. Ft.
$547 / Sq. Ft.
1,298
Sq. Ft.
$547
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled at 5 Sunset Rd, this single-family residence offers an inviting home, ready for its next chapter and presents an exceptional opportunity to embrace the quintessential New England lifestyle. Living room welcomes you with the comforting ambiance of a fireplace, complemented by elegant crown molding that adds a touch of sophistication. The sunroom offers a tranquil retreat, bathed in natural light and provides a seamless connection to the outdoors. Complimented by hardwood floors throughout,...Nestled at 5 Sunset Rd, this single-family residence offers an inviting home, ready for its next chapter and presents an exceptional opportunity to embrace the quintessential New England lifestyle. Living room welcomes you with the comforting ambiance of a fireplace, complemented by elegant crown molding that adds a touch of sophistication. The sunroom offers a tranquil retreat, bathed in natural light and provides a seamless connection to the outdoors. Complimented by hardwood floors throughout, private yard, new heat, hot water, roof and solar (est 2024) this house is waiting to become your "home sweet home". Location is close to the Marblehead line, Salem University, the harbor, Forest River, Salem Bike path and Lead Mills Conservation trails.
  1. Listed by Carol St. Pierre • Tache Real Estate, Inc.

Property Details for 5 Sunset Road

Town
Salem
MLS Area
Forest River
Area
MA-Salem-Forest River, MA-Salem
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 10/23/2025 07:51 PM

Property Details for 5 Sunset Road

StatusSold
MLS #73417693
Days on Market45
Taxes$7,320 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1940
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Tache Real Estate, Inc., Carol St. Pierre

Sold By J. Barrett & Company, Laura Crowell

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Building Information for 5 Sunset Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,360 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,070 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,460

Property Taxes

$610

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Sunset Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv Ins
  • Living Area: 1298.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Garden Area
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, River, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, 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: 162.72
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.4
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.3
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 107.52
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.6
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 80.85
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.5
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 7.7
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 127.69
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.3
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.3
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 223.26
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 18.3
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 12.2
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 159.368
  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 8.8
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 267.88
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.1
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.8
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: “Seller is a fiduciary”. Leased solar equipment. Information package is available for interested parties.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:31 L:0267,2134008
  • Assessments: $645,500
  • Book: 22974
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 5 Sunset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73417693

$710,000
Sep 23, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73417693

Sep 23, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73417693

Sep 3, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73417693

$719,000
Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73417693

$729,000
Jun 11, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70020490

$422,500
Jun 10, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #139057804

$422,500

+14.8% / yr

May 6, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70020490

Apr 16, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70020490

$434,900
Jan 31, 2004

Expired

MLS PIN #30779159

$399,000
Oct 11, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30779159

$459,000
Sep 11, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87226301

$167,000
Sep 11, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #30170621

$167,000
Aug 5, 1997

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30170621

Aug 5, 1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #30170621

Jun 18, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30170621

$179,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73417693

$710,000
09/23/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73417693

09/23/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73417693

09/03/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73417693

$719,000
08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73417693

$729,000
06/11/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70020490

$422,500
06/10/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #139057804

$422,500

+14.8% / yr

05/06/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70020490

04/16/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70020490

$434,900
01/31/2004

Expired

MLS PIN #30779159

$399,000
10/11/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30779159

$459,000
09/11/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87226301

$167,000
09/11/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #30170621

$167,000
08/05/1997

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30170621

08/05/1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #30170621

06/18/1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30170621

$179,900

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Public Records for 5 Sunset Road

Taxable ValueLand$242,000Additions$403,500Total$645,500
Tax Record2025$7,320 ($610 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,298 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,298 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt575 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,360 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPNSALE M:31 L:0267Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 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 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 Tache Real Estate, Inc., Carol St. Pierre

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