A+ Location & Brand-New Upgrades! Enjoy ultimate peace of mind with a brand-new furnace, AC condenser, and hot water heater (2025), plus newly refinished hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, central A/C, and a modern kitchen with a large island ~ perfect for entertaining! Located in the heart of Washington Square Historic District, in the lower residential end of historic Essex Streetjust steps to Salem Common and the Hawthorne Hotelthis premier location avoids downtown noise while keeping Derby Wharf, Salem State, dining, and the commuter rail minutes away. This bright, first-floor layout offers 855 sq ft of effortless single-level living with no stairs to climb. The highly functional layout features a true primary suite with a double vanity, a rare guest half-bath, a dedicated home office, in-unit laundry, and a cozy private rear porch. Complete with an oversized mudroom and private basement storage. This home offers the space, ease, and A+ location and layout you’ve been looking
| MLS # | 73549948 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Condominium |
| Building Name | 70 Washington Square East Condonimium |
| HOA Dues | $235 |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1890 |
| Days On Site | 43 |
| Listing Provided By | Redfin Corp. | Joanne Rodrigues |
| Bed(s) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 855 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Units | 8 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Acreage | 0.13 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Rooms Total | 5 |
|---|---|
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Interior Features | Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Office, Mud Room |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Fireplaces Total | 0 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | No |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Exterior Features | Deck |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|
| Utilities | for Gas Range |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Tax Annual Amount | 4586 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 425400 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Community Features | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails |
|---|---|
| Senior Community Yes / No | No |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Essex |
| City | Salem |
| Zip Code | 01970 |
| Area | McIntire Historic District |
| Listing VS Median (in 01970) | |
Price: $475,000 low | high Med: $457,450 sqft: 855 low | high Med: 1,118 $ / sqft: $556 low | high Med: $458 On site: 43 low | high Med: 85.5 | |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Essex |
| City | Salem |
| Zip Code | 01970 |
| Area | McIntire Historic District |
| Listing VS Median (in 01970) | |
Price: $475,000 low | high Med: $457,450 sqft: 855 low | high Med: 1,118 $ / sqft: $556 low | high Med: $458 On site: 43 low | high Med: 85.5 | |