227 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079
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FOR SALE
OPEN SAT, 10-11:30AM
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0.44 ACRES
Listed by Andrea M Delahunty, Lamacchia Realty, Inc., (603) 791-4992

$649,900

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,199 sqft (on 0.44 acres)

227 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1890
0.44 acre lot
$296/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 227 Main Street.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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About this House

A true Salem landmark, this iconic Main Street property has been a familiar and distinctive part of the community for generations! Built in 1890, this beautiful property is located in Salem's B-1 zoning district offering potential flexibility beyond traditional residential use. Currently used as a residential property, the home showcases hardwood floors in the majority of the rooms. Front entry leads to the traditional living room that would make a great office and the updated vaulted-ceiling kitchen flows into a large dining room and family room with wood burning fireplace providing plenty of open space for everyday living and entertaining. The 3/4 bath with laundry, mudroom leading to the back deck and enclosed porch off of the kitchen are great features! Second level hosts 4 generous sized rooms and a full bath. The unfinished walkout basement with daylight windows provides abundant storage and future potential. A DETACHED 540 sq. ft. two-stall garage with loft provides room for vehicles, hobbies, equipment, or additional storage. The property is serviced by town water and private sewer. A special Main Street location, directly across from the Kelley Library and surrounded by local businesses, schools, and long standing community institutions. Showings begin right away so don't miss your opportunity to purchase this amazing property in the heart of Salem, NH.

Open House

Saturday, September 19
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday, September 20
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Home Details for 227 Main Street

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Daylight,Full,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walkout,Basement Stairs,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 9
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2199 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: OtherAppliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric StoveDishwasherLaundry: Laundry Hook-ups,1st Floor LaundryMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: 1 FireplaceHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate, Wood, Vinyl Plank
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Laminate, Wood, Vinyl Plank
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Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Enclosed PorchExterior: Deck, GardenFoundation: Concrete, FieldstoneGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Paved,Storage Above,Garage,Detached
Frontage
Road Frontage: TBD, PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2199 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Usage of Home: Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $649,900Price Per Sqft: $296

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Salem
School Information
Elementary School: William E Lancaster SchoolElementary School District: SalemJr High / Middle School: Woodbury SchoolJr High / Middle School District: SalemHigh School: Salem High SchoolHigh School District: Salem

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 5109778

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3692 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.44 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 5109778Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2199Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area: 1225Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public RecordsBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet

Around this home

What Locals Say about Salem

At least 129 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 35 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Derikag
    "I’ve lived here for 11 years and we are a close neighborhood with lots of children. Everyone is very friendly. "
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  • Esther416
    "I live here in Salem over 30 years it’s a good town just crowded with people from Massachusetts come to town shopping for taxes free "
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  • Minaya_joeliza
    "It’s quiet and neighbors are friendly. I also like it is close to shopping, restaurants and 93. It’s a great town to have a family. "
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  • Meagmurphy
    "15 min drive to work, Salem is a nice place to live with plenty of shops. I wish it was a little more walking friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "Have lived here for 24 years. Raised kids here. Wonderful area, close enough to shopping, beach… but definitely has a town feel"
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  • Rob P.
    "Great town to raise a family, Great school system, full town services police fire Dpw town water. Good recreational youth sports"
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  • Joann M. Y.
    "nice and quite.lots of jobs to work to.Diversed community.friendly people.Nice environment.Lots of things to do."
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  • Minaya_joeliza
    "I see families walking their dogs but I don’t know many retailers/ restaurants that allow pets. There are not many sidewalk options even on main streets. "
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  • Minaya_joeliza
    "It is quiet but near supermarkets and parks. Great for growing families. Downtown is growing and booming "
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  • Karen H
    "Lots of dogs walking in neighborhood with owners, quiet neighborhoods, parks and trails nearby to walk dogs "
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  • Matt H.
    "This is a nice neighborhood. Very convenient and close to major highways for an easy commute elsewhere."
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  • Lex H.
    "Location, location, location. In Salem we have everything at our fingertips. No need to leave the city if you don’t want to. Coming from Boston, the tranquility is night and day. "
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  • Esther416
    "I have been living here almost 30 years and love it ❤️♥️👍 it’s quiet and great neighborhood to raise your family kids community service awesome school? My daughter went here now my grand kids are growing up in this City "
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  • Cody S.
    "I have lived in Salem for 25 years. It is a great town to live in. Salem has a small town feel, with big city potential. Salem is a great place to raise a family in. The school system in Salem is amazing!!! There is nothing bad to say about this small town. It is thirty minutes from Boston, forty minutes to the beach, an hour and a half to the mountains, an hour to the states largest lakes. Just perfect."
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  • Pamela B.
    "The schools are excellent and the neighbors are friendly and we take care of each other. The Main Street can get very busy especially during the Holidays. But it’s nice we have a lot of stores, restaurants and activities for family fun, like the newly established bike trail. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The area is fine. Quiet, friendly, access to 93. Would recommend to someone looking to live a quiet lifestyle "
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  • Pamela B.
    "The newbies watch out for each other. It is safe and there are kids around to play with. The Elementary school is within 2 blocks. My daughter loved the school and the playground. "
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  • Pamela B.
    "Where I live (near exit 2 off of Rt.93), you have easy access to the highways , including Rte 93, Rte 213 and Rte 495) and we have the Boston Express Bus Service right. For $16 one way you can get to Boston’s SouthStation or Logan Airport. "
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  • JB
    "Convenient to I-93, commuters from Salem experience some rush hour traffic, but it’s not as bad as other parts of metro Boston. "
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  • Cpmman
    "I lived here for 19 years and it's very nice place. traffic is getting very bad around here though.."
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  • Rachel B.
    "Commuting is fine for the most part, it definitely can get bad around rush our but the only main dangerous intersection would be from north main st to main st. "
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  • Rachel B.
    "The lakes are beautiful and I feel very safe living here. The street could be better lit but it’s also nice and quite."
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  • Pamela B.
    "Our neighborhood has an old Grist Mill. The neighbors house used to be a Hotel back in the early1800’s. It’s a nice quiet neighborhood and has easy access to the highway. "
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  • Joseph M.
    "is not a problem at all. I'm close to everything. It's a safe neighborhood for kids and dogs. It's super quiet but incredibly close to everything and anything "
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  • Sara
    "Great neighborhoods, community is constantly growing. Great school system. New things popping up within Salem seem to be bringing more people and traffic though the area"
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  • Mjmplasta69
    "my neighborhood is ok. big yards somewhat friendly. close to a lot of stores and resteraunts. breafast too."
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  • Djimenez426
    "Pretty awesome city with an amazing school district! I currently rent but we are looking to buy here in Salem. Make this our forever town!!!!!"
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Market trends in Salem

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$632K
$30.42KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$336
$13MoM
Available listings
77
17MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$637K
Since last month
Increased$129K (+25.5%)
Since last year
Increased$177K (+38.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +135% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$637K
August 2026$508K
July 2026$513K
June 2026$522K
May 2026$530K
April 2026$494K
March 2026$477K
February 2026$448K
January 2026$455K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
251 Main Street, Salem, NH
0.22
Single-Family Home
$460,000
09/22/25
3
2
1,384
14 Centerville Dr, Salem, NH
0.19
Single-Family Home
$630,000
08/31/26
4
2
1,762
8 Alta Avenue, Salem, NH
0.33
Single-Family Home
$615,000
04/06/26
3
2
1,944
13 Centerville Drive, Salem, NH
0.22
Single-Family Home
$610,000
02/17/26
3
2
1,533
15 Briar Avenue, Salem, NH
0.33
Single-Family Home
$575,000
04/15/26
3
1.5
1,392
55 School Street, Salem, NH
0.49
Single-Family Home
$545,000
07/29/26
3
2
1,673
14 Loren Road, Salem, NH
0.46
Single-Family Home
$610,000
04/20/26
3
2.5
1,852
5 Canterbury Court, Salem, NH
0.33
Single-Family Home
$645,000
04/02/26
2
2
1,288

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
6 Henderson Circle, Salem, NH 03079
0.06
$480,200
3
1
1,075
Off Market
36 Meisner Road, Salem, NH 03079
0.10
$599,500
3
2
1,504
Off Market
251 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079
0.22
$473,200
3
2
1,384
Off Market
14 Centerville Dr, Salem, NH 03079
0.19
$630,000
4
2
1,762
Recently Sold
24 Henderson Circle, Salem, NH 03079
0.21
$601,600
3
1
1,640
Off Market
13 Centerville Drive, Salem, NH 03079
0.22
$610,000
3
2
1,533
Recently Sold
23 Meisner Road, Salem, NH 03079
0.24
$566,600
3
1
1,874
Off Market
24 Meisner Road, Salem, NH 03079
0.24
$598,700
5
2.5
2,454
Off Market
11 Merrill Avenue, Salem, NH 03079
0.27
$693,600
3
2.5
2,332
Off Market
17 Canterbury Court, Salem, NH 03079
0.33
$900,000
2
2.5
2,837
Recently Sold
5 Sally Sweets Way #210, Salem, NH 03079
0.35
$540,000
2
2
1,293
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 15, 2026
Source: PrimeMLS #5109778
Listed For Sale
$649,900

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Andrea M Delahunty, Lamacchia Realty, Inc., (603) 791-4992
Copyright 2026 PrimeMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate displayed on this display comes in part from the IDX Program of PrimeMLS. The information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated 2026-09-18 14:03:18 PDT.
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Frequently asked questions about 227 Main Street

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 227 Main Street?
    Based on a $649,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 227 Main Street in Salem, NH is approximately $4,377 (about $3,555 principal & interest, $747 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 227 Main Street compare to homes in Salem?
    227 Main Street in Salem, NH is listed at $649,900, about 3% above the $632K median sale price in Salem.
  • What do residents say about Salem?
    Residents describe Salem, NH as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Salem, NH.
  • What are the closest schools to 227 Main Street?
    The closest schools to 227 Main Street in Salem, NH are Salem High School (rated 6/10), William E. Lancaster School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Woodbury School (Middle, rated 5/10).
  • Does 227 Main Street have air conditioning?
    Yes, 227 Main Street in Salem, NH has air conditioning.
  • Does 227 Main Street have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 227 Main Street in Salem, NH has laundry facilities.
227 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,199 sqft single-family home built in 1890. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by PrimeMLS on Sep 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 5109778.