72 Essex St
Salem, MA 01970
2 bd 2 ba 1,464 sqft Built 1797 Lot 1,468 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$650,000
Apr 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Sold | $650,000 | MLS #72953034 |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Relisted | $519,000 | MLS #72953034 |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Listed | $519,000 | MLS #72953034 |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Sold | $375,000 | MLS #72414333 |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Relisted | $409,000 | MLS #72414333 |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Listed | $409,000 | MLS #72414333 |
| Jan 27, 1995 | Sold | $132,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 12, 1984 | Sold | $84,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $337,600 | $161,400 | $499,000 | $5,659 |
| 2024 | $327,000 | $161,400 | $488,400 | $5,675 |
| 2023 | $296,100 | $147,700 | $443,800 | $5,552 |
| 2022 | $248,400 | $142,200 | $390,600 | $5,175 |
| 2021 | $242,100 | $134,000 | $376,100 | $5,190 |
| 2020 | $238,000 | $120,300 | $358,300 | $5,177 |
| 2019 | $219,000 | $109,400 | $328,400 | $4,959 |
| 2018 | $191,100 | $101,700 | $292,800 | $4,503 |
| 2017 | $187,300 | $95,700 | $283,000 | $4,488 |
| 2016 | $187,300 | $77,700 | $265,000 | $4,153 |
| 2015 | $183,900 | $77,700 | $261,600 | $4,293 |
| 2014 | $167,400 | $77,700 | $245,100 | $4,101 |
| 2006 | $178,100 | $111,700 | $289,800 | $3,249 |
| 2005 | $173,400 | $106,300 | $279,700 | $3,183 |
| 2004 | $155,300 | $98,500 | $253,800 | $2,972 |
| 2003 | $104,600 | $112,400 | $217,000 | $2,793 |
Property facts
Year built
1797
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,464 sqft
Lot size
1,468 sqft
ZIP code
01970
City
Salem
Street
Essex St
Coordinates
42.52289, -70.88756
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,246
Gross rental yield
7.84%
Implied cap rate
5.10%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 72 Essex St last sell?
72 Essex St most recently sold on Apr 29, 2022 for $650,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 72 Essex St?
The most recent total assessment for 72 Essex St (year 2025) is $499,000 with $5,659 in property tax.
How does 72 Essex St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 23.2% below the last sale price of $650,000.
When was 72 Essex St built?
72 Essex St was built in 1797.
How does 72 Essex St compare to others on Essex St?
We track 8 other properties on Essex St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Essex St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 72 Essex St?
72 Essex St is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,464 sqft, 1,468 sqft lot single_family.
Is 72 Essex St a flip candidate?
No — 72 Essex St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 72 Essex St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 72 Essex St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
0.0%
Implied 1-yr
-0.1%
2026 Q3
$565.8K
2026 Q4
$565.7K
ZIP 01970 — Median Price History + Forecast
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