Under Agreement

270 Lafayette St Unit 1, Salem, MA

Salem · MA 01970

$499,000
Price
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1261
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Condominium
HOA: HOA: $500 / mo
HOA Fees Include
Hot Water, Electric, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Extra Storage, Garden Area, Reserve Funds
Special Assessment
No
Floor: 1st floor
Pets: Pet Friendly
Parking: 3 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Gas, AC
Laundry: In Building Laundry
Outdoor space: Private Outdoor

About this home

Grand Victorian character, generous living spaces, and a home that's anything but ordinary! Welcome to 270 Lafayette Street, Unit 1, where timeless character meets modern comfort in this spacious first-floor condominium. Set within a handsome 1880s Victorian, this inviting two-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,261 square feet of light-filled living space. Soaring ceilings, rich period woodwork, graceful columns, and oversized bay and bow windows create rooms filled with warmth and character. The generous living room features a delightful window seat, while an adjoining family room offers flexible space to relax or entertain. A spacious primary bedroom with a decorative fireplace adds another touch of Victorian elegance. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, with an adjacent dining area and access to a private deck. Central air conditioning, three deeded off-street parking spaces, additional basement storage, and access to a common workshop provide exceptional convenience. Ideally located between downtown Salem and Forest River Park, this is a home with history, personality, and plenty of room to make it your own!

Neighborhood & Transit

270 Lafayette St, Salem · MA 01970

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
27 days
Listing Price:
$499,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$396
Tax Assessment:
$450,600 in 2026
Taxes:
$405 / Monthly
HOA Fee:
$500 / Monthly

Home Facts

Where is the Unit in the building?

Unit Placement
1st | Front, Garden
Elevator
No
Handicap Access
Unknown

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,261 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry
Common, In Building, Basement
Living levels
1
Rooms
5
Above grade area
1261
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
1
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps

Exterior Features

Outdoor Space
Yes - Private
Features
Porch, Deck - Wood, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Gutters

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
3 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway, On Street Without Permit

Home Owner Association information

Restrictions
Unknown
HOA
$500 / Monthly
HOA Includes
Hot Water, Electric, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Extra Storage, Garden Area, Reserve Funds
Special Assessment
No
Pets allowed
Yes
Association pool
No

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Wainscoting, Crown Molding, Window Seat
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
Family room level
First Floor
Family room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Julie Andrews
Listing office
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
MLS PIN #
73588359
Disclosure
Fireplace has decorative insert but remains functional. Should be checked before use. Condo fee includes common electric. Window in Bathroom and Bay Window in Kitchen do not open. Subject to sellers securing suitable housing. Property has been identified and is under agreement.