Listed by Daniel Dancause, REAL Broker NH, LLC, (781) 850-5308
281 Main Street
Salem, NH 03079
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,638 sqft (on 0.64 acres)
$520,000
$520,000
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,638 sqft
(on 0.64 acres)
Home Highlights
Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Porch, Pool
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$317
Listed
Less than a day ago
Local Information
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Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Daniel Dancause
REAL Broker NH, LLC, Phone: 781-850-5308
Source: PrimeMLS, MLS#5103368

Also Listed on PrimeMLS.
About this House
Don't be fooled by the address! Set nicely back from the road, this well cared for home offers a comfortable layout and a surprisingly private setting with an expansive backyard oasis - perfect for outdoor play & entertaining. A charming 3-bed Bungalow near town center - just far enough from the hustle of Broadway, while still within easy reach of Tuscan Village, Canobie, and all of Salem's best amenities. The versatile interior layout is well suited to a wide range of lifestyles and work from home needs. The main-level bedroom is thoughtfully positioned just off the stairway, offering a comfortable balance of privacy and connection to the remaining bedrooms upstairs. Recent siding, windows, roof, front porch, & more; plus a newly updated bathroom all bring modern comfort to this classic bungalow, while still leaving room for further updates and equity gains. Don't miss your chance! Showings begin Fri 8/7.
Home Details for 281 Main Street
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MLS Status: Active |
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Interior Details Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete Floor,Interior Access,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 7 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1638 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: CableAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: 1st Floor LaundryMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Baseboard,Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: OtherHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard |
Gas & Electric Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Architectural ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered PorchExterior: DeckFoundation: FieldstoneHas a Private Pool |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Paved,Driveway |
Pool Pool: In GroundPool |
Frontage Road Frontage: Public |
Water & Sewer Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field |
Farm & Range Frontage Length: Road frontage: 87 |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1638 Square Feet |
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Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia |
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Year Built Year Built: 1920 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction |
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Price List Price: $520,000Price Per Sqft: $317 |
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Direction & Address City: Salem |
School Information Elementary School: William E Lancaster SchoolJr High / Middle School: Woodbury SchoolHigh School: Salem High School |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 5103368 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2730 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 0.64 acres |
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BasementMls Number: 5103368Attribution Contact: Phone: 781-850-5308Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1638Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area: 1092Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public RecordsBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet |
Market trends in Salem
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$588K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$355
$17MoM
Available listings
74
6MoM
Price History for 281 Main Street
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/05/2026 | $520,000 | Listed For Sale | PrimeMLS #5103368 |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $6,125 |
| Assessment | $348,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 281 Main Street
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.07 | Single-Family Home | $500,000 | 09/24/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,500 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $545,000 | 07/29/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,673 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $660,000 | 12/12/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,800 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $460,000 | 09/22/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,384 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $587,500 | 11/14/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,300 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $689,900 | 07/01/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,827 | |
0.05 | Single-Family Home | $1,200,000 | 07/29/26 | 4 | 4 | 3,296 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $550,000 | 05/07/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,072 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $645,000 | 04/02/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,288 | |
0.64 | Single-Family Home | $640,000 | 06/01/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,792 |
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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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281 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,638 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by PrimeMLS on Aug 5, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 5103368.

