256 Lafayette St
Salem, MA 01970
2 bd 1 ba 1,000 sqft Built 1900 condos
Most recent sale
$400,000
Jan 28, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2022 | Sold | $400,000 | MLS #72907665 |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Listed | $399,900 | MLS #72907665 |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Listing removed | $2,400 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Sold | $235,000 | MLS #72671144 |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Listed | $229,999 | MLS #72671144 |
| Aug 20, 1998 | Sold | $110,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 16, 1988 | Sold | $130,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 29, 1988 | Sold | $155,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $393,900 | — | $393,900 | $4,467 |
| 2024 | $367,700 | — | $367,700 | $4,273 |
| 2023 | $339,200 | — | $339,200 | $4,243 |
| 2022 | $305,500 | — | $305,500 | $4,048 |
| 2021 | $285,600 | — | $285,600 | $3,941 |
| 2020 | $273,200 | — | $273,200 | $3,948 |
| 2019 | $255,600 | — | $255,600 | $3,860 |
| 2018 | $271,500 | — | $271,500 | $4,176 |
| 2017 | $264,900 | — | $264,900 | $4,201 |
| 2016 | $261,700 | — | $261,700 | $4,101 |
| 2015 | $244,100 | — | $244,100 | $4,006 |
| 2014 | $235,300 | — | $235,300 | $3,937 |
| 2006 | $254,500 | — | $254,500 | $2,853 |
| 2005 | $250,000 | — | $250,000 | $2,845 |
| 2004 | $262,900 | — | $262,900 | $3,079 |
| 2003 | $212,400 | — | $212,400 | $2,734 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
condos
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,000 sqft
Lot size
—
ZIP code
01970
City
Salem
Street
Lafayette St
Coordinates
42.50990, -70.89212
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,900
Gross rental yield
8.70%
Implied cap rate
5.66%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 256 Lafayette St last sell?
256 Lafayette St most recently sold on Jan 28, 2022 for $400,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 256 Lafayette St?
The most recent total assessment for 256 Lafayette St (year 2025) is $393,900 with $4,467 in property tax.
How does 256 Lafayette St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 1.5% below the last sale price of $400,000.
When was 256 Lafayette St built?
256 Lafayette St was built in 1900.
How does 256 Lafayette St compare to others on Lafayette St?
We track 8 other properties on Lafayette St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Lafayette St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 256 Lafayette St?
256 Lafayette St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,000 sqft condos.
Is 256 Lafayette St a flip candidate?
Yes — 256 Lafayette St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 256 Lafayette St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 256 Lafayette 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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