In Salem’s coveted McIntire Historic District, this grand mid-18th-century residence offers a rare marriage of historic character and turnkey investment potential. Sensitively converted into five residences and renovated to the studs in 2022, the property retains remarkable period details, including a graceful three-story Federal staircase, wainscoting and glorious paneled walls. Generating approximately $160K annually, it is equally compelling as a pure investment or for an owner who wants to live beautifully while four additional units offset carrying costs. The sprawling first-floor residence feels more like a private home, with two ensuite bedrooms, gracious living and dining rooms, original interior shutters, and a serious cook’s kitchen with an 8-burner commercial range and abundant wood and quartz counters. The dining room opens private yard with an intricate bluestone patio, generous lawn and private parking. Four additional one-bedroom apartments above offer strong rental appeal. Each unit has separately metered gas and electric, its own HVAC and hot water, while the building is fully sprinklered and fire monitored. All this less than 30 seconds from fabled Chestnut Street and moments from downtown Salem’s restaurants, shops and commuter rail.
| Units | 5 |
| Living area | 5,345 sqft |
| Lot size | 9,030 sqft |
| Year built | 1775 |
| Price / sqft | $351 |
| County | Essex |
| MLS # | 73580463 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | September 21, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $17,669 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,639,100 |
| Zoning | B1 |
| Gross income (actual) | $160,800/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $120,302/yr |
| Total actual rent | $13,400/mo |
| Electric expense | $750/yr |
| Insurance expense | $10,300/yr |
| Stories | 5 |
| Total rooms | 17 |
| Lot size | 0.21 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 8 |
| Parking | Off Street |
| Basement | Full |
| Foundation | Stone, Granite |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
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It is a 5-unit multi-family property with 5,345 sqft of living area, built in 1775.
393 Essex St, Salem MA 01970 has been listed for 0 days (since September 21, 2026).
At a list price of $1,875,000 across 5 units, that works out to roughly $375,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $17,669 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,639,100.
At $1,875,000 for 5,345 sqft, that's about $351 per square foot.
8 total parking spaces (off street).
393 Essex St, 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.