The perfect blend of historic Salem meeting modern living at a cost that make too much sense not to look into acquiring this lovely home. With easy access to the Salem Commons, Downtown, Collins Cove and the Willows and everything else Salem has to offer.This property features a 1st floor unit with a modern kitchen and bath. /it has two bedrooms and a living room that has a working fireplace. The 2nd unit has three bedrooms , a large living and dining area and an eat in kitchen. It has an inviting fenced in yard great for entertaining and cookouts. It has 4 parking spots. Come Unit 1 will be delivered vacant. Unit 2 has a lease until 6/30/27 check out this gem.Use 44 Essex st for your GPS. Home is located in rear take the driveway to the back parking lot.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 1,920 sqft |
| Lot size | 0 sqft |
| Year built | 1850 |
| Price / sqft | $430 |
| County | Essex |
| MLS # | 73544671 |
| Days on market | 4 days |
| Listed on | July 5, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $8,227 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $738,000 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Gross income (actual) | $36,000/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $36,000/yr |
| Total actual rent | $3,000/mo |
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 19 |
| Lot size | 0 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 0 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street |
| Basement | Full |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 1,920 sqft of living area, built in 1850.
46 1/2 Essex St, Salem MA 01970 has been listed for 4 days (since July 5, 2026).
At a list price of $825,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $412,500 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $8,227 (2026), on an assessed value of $738,000.
At $825,000 for 1,920 sqft, that's about $430 per square foot.
46 1/2 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.