1. Massachusetts
  2. Salem
  3. 81 Essex St 1
$975,000

81 Essex St 1, Salem, MA 01970

  • 5 beds |
  • 5 baths |
  • 3,500 sqft
  • Property Icon Condominium
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in ——
  • Property Lot Size Icon8,276sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $279/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 3 days ago

Property Description

One of Salem’s finest Georgian homes, built in 1750 for Capt. Benjamin Hodges, early sea captain & founder of Salem’s East India Marine Society (now the Peabody-Essex Museum). Part of a 4-unit association, this residence occupies the original house with antique details, including a McIntire-carved entryway, Georgian staircase with fluted balusters, and 18th/19th-century paneling. Bright & sunny, it offers modern flow for entertaining plus a charming sunroom-breakfast room overlooking the garden. Ideally located in the heart of Salem: near Salem Harbor, Derby Wharf, Maritime National Park, Salem Common, the House of the Seven Gables, and Peabody-Essex Museum. Steps from restaurants, close to Winter Island beach and Willows Park. For history lovers, it sits five doors west of Beadle’s Tavern, where the first accused witches were deposed in 1692. Minutes to the train, with 3 deeded parking spaces. A romantic, enduring home—perfect for those seeking an intact antique home in Salem’s heart.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
August 20, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty : 978-526-0243
Listing Agent:
Michael Selbst : 617-504-9159
MLS ID:
73419951
  • General: Walk-up Attic
  • Appliances: RangeDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryer
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Basement: Y
  • Flooring: WoodTile
  • A/C: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: BaseboardNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 2

This listing courtesy of Michael Selbst, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

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Salem Early Childhood

25 Memorial Dr, Salem, MA, 01970

Grades PK-KG

0.55 miles away

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Saltonstall School

211 Lafayette St, Salem, MA, 01970

Grades KG-8

0.65 miles away

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Salem Preparatory High School

2 Museum Place Mall, 2nd Floor, Salem, MA, 01970

Grades 9-12

0.27 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.