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Listing broker remarks

BACK ON THE MARKET DUE TO BUYER FINANCING! Welcome to this beautifully updated classic New England Cape, ideally located just steps from Vinnin Square in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Blending timeless charm with thoughtful modern updates, this home is truly move-in ready. Step inside to gleaming hardwood floors and a warm, inviting living room centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The main level also features a spacious dining room, an updated open-concept kitchen, and a conveniently located first-floor bedroom. Just off the kitchen, the updated three-season room provides the perfect space to relax, entertain, or enjoy your morning coffee. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom.The finished lower level adds even more living and entertaining space, complete with a wet bar, perfect for game days, movie nights, or hosting friends and family. Recent improvements include an updated kitchen and bathrooms, a new furnace and water heater, a new patio, and more.Outside, enjoy a fenced-in backyard with a new patio, offering a great setting for summer cookouts and outdoor entertaining. A detached garage provides additional parking and storage.Conveniently located just minutes from the beach, golf course, commuter rail, shopping, dining, and all the history and excitement of downtown Salem, this home offers the perfect combination of character, updates, and location. A must-see Salem home! Open House Saturday 9/26 10-12PM— Real Broker MA, LLC

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Key details

  • 2,049 sq ft
  • 5,990 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1953 built
  • $329 / sq ft
  • $5,942 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠2⁠5⁠4⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
5 Chandler Rd
Town
Salem, MA
ZIP
01970
Deed (Bk/Pg)
39357 / 348

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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.