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Listing broker remarks

Built in 1797 for Salem tanner Ezekiel Wellman, this charming late Georgian home blends historic character with thoughtful modern updates. Its symmetrical façade, gambrel roof, and distinctive Beverly jog introduce interiors rich in original detail. The first floor offers a living room, a study with late-18th-century casework, full bath, and an expansive sun-filled kitchen/dining/gathering space with fireplace, generous counter space, gas cooktop, and dual 36" wall ovens—an uncommon luxury for a home of this vintage. The kitchen opens to side and rear gardens plus off-street parking. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a full bath, office, and large walk-in closet. The top floor adds a bedroom, half bath, and flexible space which could be used for a second office or extra guest space. Clever configuration allows potential owner-occupied Airbnb use. Recent updates include a 2021 Viessmann 3-zone high-efficiency boiler & hot water heater. Set on historic Federal Street in Salem’s McIntire District— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 2,649 sq ft
  • 2,910 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1797 built
  • $337 / sq ft
  • $8,320 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠8⁠4⁠0⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
180 Federal St
Town
Salem, MA
ZIP
01970
Deed (Bk/Pg)
31575 / 489

Historic designations

Local Historic District
McIntire Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Wellman, Ezekiel - Lord, James House

What this means for buyers →

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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.