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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 79 Lawrence Street, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering modern updates while maintaining its classic charm. Recent improvements include a stunning new tiled full bathroom, updated half bath, and beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. The roof was replaced in 2019, and the heating system was updated in 2012, providing added peace of mind for years to come.Enjoy the outdoor deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, along with a manageable yard and off-street parking. Conveniently located near downtown Salem, shopping, restaurants, public transportation, and major commuter routes, this move-in-ready home is an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a turnkey property in a desirable neighborhood.— Broad Sound Real Estate, LLC

Key details

  • 921 sq ft
  • 2,648 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $542 / sq ft
  • $5,241 2026 taxes
MLS #
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Last updated
Address
79 Lawrence St
Town
Salem, MA
ZIP
01970
Deed (Bk/Pg)
6509 / 11

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Castle Hill

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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.