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Salem,MA 01970
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,897 sqft
Price per Sqft $376
MLS Listing ID 73430728
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 3
HOA Y/N false
Year Built 1811
Annual Tax Amount $38,485
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.270 Acres
Acres 0.27
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Masterfully blending timeless historic elegance with modern luxury living! The Joseph Story House, is a private, gated 6,897 sf Federal-Style estate, reborn and renovated stem to stern 2007-09. This eco-honored historic treasure—celebrated in Architectural Digest—enchants with 13 rooms, 5 beds, 4 full/3 half baths, and 4 fireplaces. Its chef's kitchen, four-layer fountain terrace, and lush, irrigated grounds elevate grand entertaining, while a 4-level elevator enhances access and mobility for all. Built in 1811, its said, Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story entertained presidents, nobility and dignitaries here. Overlooking Salem Common, steps from vibrant downtown and with rail/ferry access to Boston, it boasts brick carriage house addition, geothermal systems, updated windows, and a heated 2-car garage. The opulent primary suite, with its fireplace, steam shower, and private balcony, offers serene escape. Property also marketed also as a 3 Family on MLS. See Firm Remarks and Disclosure
Location
State MA
County Essex
Zoning R2
Direction Rt 1A to the Salem Common
Rooms
Family Room Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Crown Molding
Basement Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Garage Access
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Dining Room Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
Kitchen Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Pot Filler Faucet
Interior
Interior Features Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Countertops - Upgraded,Wet bar,Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Study,Media Room,Live-in Help Quarters,Bathroom,Accessory Apt.
Heating Central,Forced Air,Geothermal
Cooling Geothermal
Flooring Wood,Tile,Marble,Hardwood,Flooring - Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Dining Room,Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
Appliance Gas Water Heater,Water Heater,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Plumbed For Ice Maker
Laundry In Basement,Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch - Enclosed,Porch - Screened,Deck - Roof,Patio - Enclosed,Balcony,Rain Gutters,Professional Landscaping,Sprinkler System,Decorative Lighting,Fenced Yard,ET Irrigation Controller
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Community Features Public Transportation,Shopping,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Bike Path,Conservation Area,Highway Access,House of Worship,Marina,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University
Utilities Available for Gas Range,for Electric Range,for Gas Oven,for Electric Oven,for Gas Dryer,for Electric Dryer,Washer Hookup,Icemaker Connection
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Level
Foundation Concrete Perimeter,Granite
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Others
Senior Community false