23 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970
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OFF MARKET

$992,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,024 sqft

23 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970

Mack Park
Est. Refi. Payment $6,087/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 23, 2025 for $985,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$992K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$3K (+0.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$7K (+0.8%)
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 +157% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$992K
August 2026$990K
July 2026$998K
June 2026$1.01M
May 2026$1.01M
April 2026$1.01M
March 2026$993K
February 2026$988K
January 2026$981K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
17 Orchard St, Salem, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$757,000
05/14/26
3
2
1,818
27 Liberty Hill Ave, Salem, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$802,777
03/30/26
3
1.5
1,651
21 Manning St, Salem, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$682,000
03/11/26
3
1.5
1,668
8 Upham St, Salem, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$610,000
12/11/25
3
2
1,488
16 1/2 Symonds St, Salem, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$590,000
10/22/25
3
1.5
1,400
78 Federal St, Salem, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$775,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,856
184 North St, Salem, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$615,000
06/02/26
2
1.5
1,389
13 Oak St, Salem, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$705,000
11/21/25
3
3
2,127
6 Gifford Ct, Salem, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$759,500
06/18/26
2
2
1,194
16 River St, Salem, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$735,000
03/19/26
2
2
1,231

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 Eight Harmony St, Salem, MA 01970
0.03
$900,000
4
2.5
3,162
Recently Sold
32 Buffum St #2, Salem, MA 01970
0.03
$820,000
2
2.5
1,806
Recently Sold
29 Barr St, Salem, MA 01970
0.06
$683,000
2
1
1,422
Off Market
6 Randall St, Salem, MA 01970
0.05
$914,000
5
2.5
2,559
Off Market
44 Buffum St #2, Salem, MA 01970
0.08
$761,200
3
2.5
1,600
Off Market
11 Barr St, Salem, MA 01970
0.08
$948,300
6
3
3,044
Off Market
1 Randall St, Salem, MA 01970
0.07
$549,900
3
2
1,556
For Sale
9 Buffum St #1, Salem, MA 01970
0.07
$962,300
3
2.5
2,579
Off Market
49 Barstow St, Salem, MA 01970
0.10
$600,700
3
1.5
1,288
Off Market
135 North St, Salem, MA 01970
0.09
$825,300
4
3
2,565
Off Market
41 Barstow St, Salem, MA 01970
0.10
$864,200
4
3
1,844
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools5 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1870
2,024 sqft
$490/sqft
2 Parking Spaces

About this House

Beautifully maintained, stylish 1860’s 3 Bedroom + office Mansard home on charming Buffum Street in Salem. Built for the Buffum family, this home is deceptively large with its classic original layout plus a bright, sunny modern kitchen & great room addition overlooking a lovely mature private garden. Extensively renovated in 2 phases: 2014 – the Great Room & Kitchen; and 2019 – Main Bedroom, both bathrooms top to bottom, updated electrical service, and 6 new mini-splits. The first floor offers a beautiful entrance hall with original staircase, large office/BR, which could serve as a sitting room, dining room with a wall of windows overlooking the garden, a sunny great room/kitchen, a library/office, and a glam full bath with a soaking tub with jets...and a heated floor! Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a sleek (2019) bathroom. Lots of extra storage space in the easy access basement. Off-street parking and 10 minutes by foot to the MBTA and everything downtown Salem has to offer
23 Buffum St, Salem, MA 01970 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,024 sqft single-family home in Mack Park, built in 1870. It last sold for $985,000 on May 23, 2025 (16% above the $849,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $992,400, with a rent estimate of $3,230/month.
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Michael Selbst, (617) 504-9159
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (978) 526-0243
Bought with: Michael Selbst, (617) 504-9159, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (978) 526-0243
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73334275

Home Details for 23 Buffum St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bathroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2024 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Washer, DryerDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Heat Pump,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Heat Pump,DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s)Flooring: Wood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Slate RubberPatio / Porch: Deck, PatioExterior: Deck, PatioFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2024

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1870
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Antique
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Hanging Mirror In Main Br, Hanging Lights: 1st Floor Front Room, Great Room, 1st Floor Bath, MbrParcel Number: M:26 L:0325, 2132456

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $849,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 04 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Salem

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2024 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3171 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73334275Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2024

Additional Information

Public TransportationWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolT-Station

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 23, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73334275
Sold
$985,000
Feb 20, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73334275
Contingent
$849,000
Feb 11, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73334275
Listed For Sale
$849,000
May 15, 2003
Source: N/A
Sold
$339,000
Aug 27, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$199,000

Market trends in Salem

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$587K
$13KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$419
$11MoM
Available listings
126
7MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Mack Park
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What Locals Say about Mack Park

At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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    "There can be a lot of traffic at times but I work remotely so I can’t answer too specifically. "
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    "keeping eyes on each others respectful discipline and understanding, protecting eachothers, . their neighbors "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here for about 5 years now and it is a great neighborhood. everyone is friendly and outgoing and there is a convenience store within walking distance and a close ride to downtown Salem or peabody. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my neighborhood is great because you're in between downtown Salem and the highway so you don't have to drive through Salem during Halloween at all!"
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  • Krystle R.
    "I don’t live in the area I work in the area every October and I love it, aside from tourist traffic but I would love to live here!"
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  • Jennifer A. L.
    "I've lived here for 3 years and its family friendly, with people from all walks of life, we have become.close with our neighbors!"
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  • Michaeldossantos83
    "nice place to walk dogs and very dog friendly. almost everyone has dogs here. also lots of interesting places and dog parks."
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  • Matt J.
    "Easy walking distance to downtown Salem and commuter rail to Boston. Buses to both also close by. Easy and short access to malls and major highways by car. Convenient amenities (parks, schools, gas station, food, hair salon/barber, etc.)"
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  • Matt J.
    "It’s great. Short walk to downtown and trains to Boston. Buses are right at the end of the street. So it’s very good "
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  • Lsangellis
    "I love living in Salem and all the local bars and restaurants and the downtown area by the water!! Yay"
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  • Lsangellis
    "Love how it’s close to the water and lots to do downtown! It also has that city feel without the Boston prices!"
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  • Jennifer A. L.
    "Close enough to walk to downtown Salem, Mack Park is up the street. 10 minute drive from malls and highway. Perfect location! "
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  • valiantpete
    "My wife and I bought our house on Dunlap St not too long ago. Ever since we bought it, our neighbors have been trying to intimidate us into cutting all of our trees down. Since we refuse to do this, we have to deal with trash, toys and other debris showing up on our lawn. Our friends up the street are having similar problems with their neighbors. It's too bad, really. In general, it's a very nice street. It's the people who make you regret moving here. Beside the neighbor problem, you have people using this small extension street as a dragstrip just because it's wider than most of the other streets, and they get mad if you ask them to slow down. I wouldn't recommend this street for children or pets."
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Frequently asked questions about 23 Buffum St

  • What is 23 Buffum St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 23 Buffum St in Salem, MA is $992,400.
  • What is the price history for 23 Buffum St?
    23 Buffum St in Salem, MA last sold for $985,000 in May 2025.
  • Is Salem a buyer's or seller's market?
    Salem is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Salem?
    The median sale price in Salem is $587K. That is up $13K from the prior month.
  • Does 23 Buffum St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 23 Buffum St in Salem, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 23 Buffum St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 23 Buffum St in Salem, MA has in-unit laundry.

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