Wilkins House Condominium 48 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
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$425,000
2 Beds
1 Bath
880 SQFT
Acres: N/A
$400 HOA

Property Description

Charming 2-bedroom condo just down the street from Salem Common, The Daniels House, and a block from Historic Derby Street and the Pickering Wharf waterfront. Details such as over 8-foot ceilings, tall windows, pretty hardwood floors, and one off-street parking space make 48 Essex a lovely place to live! Enter into a large, divided front parlor that can be used as living room and dining room and/or home office. The eat-in kitchen features plentiful custom maple cabinets, granite counters, and exposed brick for added character. Both bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space, and the full bathroom offers classic comfort with tasteful finishes. Enjoy added conveniences like laundry and private storage in the basement, plus a shared common deck on the floor—perfect for relaxing outdoors. A perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort in one of Salem’s most desirable neighborhoods!

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Amenities

  • Amenities: Bike Path, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Association Fee Includes: Landscaping, Master Insurance, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: Second Floor
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
  • Dining Room Level: Second Floor

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Living Room Level: Second Floor

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 880
  • Unit Building: 6
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper
  • Security: Intercom
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Name: Wilkins House Condominium
  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Year Converted: 1983
  • Number of Units: 10
  • Number of Units Owner Occupied: 8
  • Owner Occupied Data Source: seller
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $400
  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Construction

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Style: Contemporary, Garden, Modified
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Exterior & Grounds

  • Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, Ocean
  • Distance to Beach: 3/10 to 1/2 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73389360
  • Last Updated: 06/15/25
  • Documents on File: 21E Certificate, Building Permit, Floor Plans, Investment Analysis, Legal Description, Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Site Plan, Soil Survey

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
06/11/2025New$425,000$483MLSPIN
10/02/2017Sold$231,000$263MLSPIN
08/15/2017Under Agreement$229,000$260MLSPIN
08/06/2017Active$229,000$260MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Merry Fox Team, MerryFox Realty
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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