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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2 full bath home offering timeless charm, thoughtful updates, and abundant natural light throughout. The inviting layout is designed for both comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, a pantry, dining area, and newly upgraded stainless steel appliances. Just beyond, the amazing sun-filled family room is flooded with natural light and opens directly to the backyard and patio, creating the perfect space for entertaining guests or relaxing with family.The spacious living room showcases hardwood floors and a charming bay window, while the first floor also offers a full bathroom and welcoming foyer. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms with hardwood flooring and a second full bath. Outside, enjoy a level backyard, spacious patio, and a long paved driveway with plenty of off-street parking. A detached barn with garage, workshop, and storage space provides exceptional flexibility for hobbies, projects, or additional storage.Whether you're hosting summer cookouts, enjoying a quiet morning coffee on the patio, or taking advantage of the versatile barn for storage, hobbies, or a workshop, this home offers a wonderful blend of character, functionality, and outdoor living. Explore ADU possibilities with the garage square footage. Situated on a quiet dead-end street, you'll enjoy a peaceful neighborhood setting just moments from Salem Harbor, downtown Salem, Salem State University, parks, beaches, shopping, restaurants, and the MBTA, making it easy to experience everything this vibrant coastal community has to offer.— J. Barrett & Company

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Key details

  • 1,454 sq ft
  • 6,599 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1885 built
  • $515 / sq ft
  • $6,937 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠5⁠4⁠6⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
18 Willow Ave
Town
Salem, MA
ZIP
01970
Deed (Bk/Pg)
35034 / 46

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Derby and Messervy Estates

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Neighborhood: Salem

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.