Calling all builders, contractors, and investors! Rare opportunity to own two detached single-family homes on one lot in the heart of downtown Salem! Located at 86-88 Summer Street, this unique property offers tremendous potential for renovation, investment, or future resale. Each home features its own private entrance and independent living space with no shared walls.86 Summer Street consists of approximately 830 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, while 88 Summer Street offers approximately 1,602 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The property also features 6 off-street parking spaces, an exceptional amenity in downtown Salem.Both homes are in need of significant improvements and present an excellent opportunity for investors or contractors looking to unlock their full potential. Whether renovating for rental income, resale, or owner occupancy with supplemental rental income, the possibilities are compelling. Conveniently located just moments from Salem's vibrant downtown, restaurants, shops, waterfront, and commuter rail service to Boston.Property will not qualify for conventional financing. Cash buyers or buyers utilizing alternative financing are encouraged. Bring your vision and capitalize on this unique investment opportunity in one of the North Shore's most desirable locations!
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,432 sqft |
| Lot size | 10,071 sqft |
| Year built | 2432 |
| Price / sqft | $278 |
| County | Essex |
| MLS # | 73598820 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | November 4, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $9,242 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $857,300 |
| Zoning | B1 |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
| Stories | 4 |
| Total rooms | 10 |
| Lot size | 0.23 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 6 |
| Parking | Shared Driveway, Off Street |
| Basement | Full, Unfinished |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
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Listing courtesy of Herrick Lutts Realty Partners — Herrick Lutts Realty Partners. Listing data © MLS PIN.
Answered from the listing data and public map data.
It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,432 sqft of living area, built in 2432.
86-88 Summer St, Salem MA 01970 has been listed for 0 days (since November 4, 2026).
At a list price of $675,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $337,500 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $9,242 (2026), on an assessed value of $857,300.
At $675,000 for 2,432 sqft, that's about $278 per square foot.
6 total parking spaces (shared driveway, off street).
86-88 Summer 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.