RARE OWNER-OCCUPANT INCOME OPPORTUNITY IN SALEM! Completely renovated from top to bottom, this exceptional two-family offers over 4,300 SF with TWO spacious 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath residences, each approximately 2,155 SF and designed to live like a single-family home. An incredible opportunity to occupy one residence while generating income from the other, including potential short-term rental use for a qualifying owner-occupant, subject to City of Salem requirements. Nearly everything is NEW! New roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC with gas heat and central A/C, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, interior and exterior paint and more. Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light and beautiful finishes preserve the scale and character of the original 1875 Victorian while providing the comfort and functionality of a modern home. Each residence enjoys its own separate driveway with off-street parking, private fenced outdoor space and private basement with abundant storage, providing an unusual level of privacy and independence for a two-family property. With 8 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and more than 4,300 SF of beautifully renovated living space, the possibilities are exceptional: owner-occupy with rental income, explore permitted short-term rental potential, accommodate extended or multigenerational living, or maintain both residences as long-term rentals. Ideally located in North Salem approximately 1 mile from downtown Salem and the MBTA.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 4,310 sqft |
| Lot size | 4,486 sqft |
| Year built | 1875 |
| Price / sqft | $394 |
| County | Essex |
| MLS # | 73517252 |
| Days on market | 114 days |
| Listed on | May 12, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $10,332 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $958,400 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
| Stories | 6 |
| Total rooms | 14 |
| Lot size | 0.1 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Basement | Full |
| Foundation | Brick/Mortar, Granite |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Tile, Hardwood, Wood, Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Heating | Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air, Unit Control |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 4,310 sqft of living area, built in 1875.
18 Balcomb Street, Salem MA 01970 has been listed for 114 days (since May 12, 2026).
Based on area median rents, the estimated cap rate is about 2.0%, with a Signal Score of 46/100. These are directional estimates, not an appraisal.
At a list price of $1,700,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $850,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $10,332 (2026), on an assessed value of $958,400.
At $1,700,000 for 4,310 sqft, that's about $394 per square foot.
4 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street, paved).
18 Balcomb Street, Salem MA 01970 is in Salem, Essex County, MA 01970.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.