When was property at 5 Sunset Road built and last sold?

The property at 5 Sunset Road was built in 1940 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $422,500.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 5 Sunset Road is $682,131.

What are some comparable homes to 5 Sunset Road?

There are currently no comparable homes to 5 Sunset Road.

Salem

01970

South Salem

5 Sunset Road

$422,500

● House - Off Market

5 Sunset Road

Salem, MA 01970

3 Beds

1 Bath, 1 Half Bath

1,251 Ft²

$820,515

RealtyHop Estimate

88.67%

Since Jul 1, 2004

MA-Boston

Primary Model

About This Property

This home features gleaming hardwood floors, a formal dining room with built in china cabinet, living room with beautiful fireplace and a finished lower level with new berber carpeting. The flat, fenced in yard has a lovely patio perfect for summer entertaining! With updated plumbing, updated electrical, a new boiler and a new water service this home is truly move-in! Deeded beach rights and seasonal peeks of the ocean from the second floor complete the picture!

Unit Size

1,251 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.14 acres

Price per sqft

$348

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$331

HOA Dues

Year Built

1940

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #70020490)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Oct 16, 2025	Sold	Premium
Sold
Sep 25, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Sep 3, 2025	Price Decreased	$719,000 ↓ $10K (1.4%)
Price Decreased
Aug 15, 2025	Listed by Tache Real Estate, Inc.	$729,000
Listed by Tache Real Estate, Inc.

	Nestled at 5 Sunset Rd, this single-family residence offers an inviting home, ready for its next chapter and presents an exceptional opportunity to embrace the quintessential New England lifestyle. Living room welcomes you with the comforting ambiance of a fireplace, complemented by elegant crown molding that adds a touch of sophistication. The sunroom offers a tranquil retreat, bathed in natural light and provides a seamless connection to the outdoors. Complimented by hardwood floors throughout, private yard, new heat, hot water, roof and solar (est 2024) this house is waiting to become your "home sweet home". Location is close to the Marblehead line, Salem University, the harbor, Forest River, Salem Bike path and Lead Mills Conservation trails.
Jun 10, 2004	Sold	Premium
Sold
Apr 16, 2004	Listed by Sagan Agency REALTORS®	$434,900
Listed by Sagan Agency REALTORS®
Sep 11, 1997	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jun 18, 1997	Listed by Sagan Agency REALTORS®	$174,900
Listed by Sagan Agency REALTORS®

Property Highlights

Garage

Parking Available

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1940

Effective Year Built: 1940
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 6
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 3
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 5
Exterior Walls Type: 19
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 15
Floor Count: 200
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 7
Basement Area: 575
Garage Type: 1
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,360

Total Building Area: 1,298
Gross Building Area: 2,093
Building Area: 1,298
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 0
Heating: 10
Heated Square Feet: 1,298
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Land Acres: 0000000146
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

School District Name: Salem School District

School Tax School District: SALEM SD
Census Tract: 204102

Zoning

Zoning: R1

Geography

Parcel: SALE M:31 L:0267

Lot: 267
Municipality: SALEM
Latitude: 42.4966
Longitude: -70.8885

Address

Full Address: 5 Sunset Rd

Address - House Number: 5
Address - Street Name: Sunset
Address - Suffix Type: Rd
State: MA
City Name: Salem
Carrier Code: C024
4-Digit Zip Code: 5318
Zip Code: 01970

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2024

Tax Amount: $728,900
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2024

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1723

Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
Confidence Score: 77
Final Value: 670,762
High Value: 786,396
Low Value: 555,128

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2024

Assessed Total Value: $627,300
Assessed Land Value: $242,000
Assessed Improvements Value: $385,300

Sales

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 10, 2004

Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 27
Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 11, 1997
Previous Sale Amount: $167,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 27

Previous Mortgages

Previous Mortgage Lender:

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Previous Mortgage Transaction Date:

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Previous Mortgage Loan Amount:

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Previous Mortgage Loan Type:

Premium

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About South Salem

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$619,000

Sale Price/ft²

$368

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2218 ft²

Average Home Age

86.1 years

Currently For Sale

44 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Nearby Rentals

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$1,725 /mo

1 Bed
1 Bath

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Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 70020490

5 Sunset Road

About This Property

Price History

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

Building

Neighborhood

Zoning

Geography

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