
33 Chestnut St Salem — Photo 1 of 40
Recent Drop: $125,000
$1,600,000
33 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970 — McIntire Historic District
Beds
5
Baths
3
SqFt
4,369
Style
Single Family
Built
1828
Grand Federal townhouse offering four floors of gracious living on Salem's celebrated Chestnut Street. Generously scaled living and dining rooms showcase original woodwork and elegant King of Prussia marble mantels. A pair of dramatic 9-foot doorways in the dining room open to a deck with steps to the garden below, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. Reflecting the home's thoughtful design, a service kitchen on the main level connects by dumbwaiter to the chef's kitchen below, featuring Thermador fridge & freezer and an 8-burner gas range. The second floor offers a bay-windowed library/office with panoramic Chestnut Street views, a spacious den, and a primary suite. Two additional bedrooms, an office and bathroom occupy the third floor. In the McIntire Historic District, among Salem's finest 19th-century homes, this remarkable residence enjoys a beautiful garden, bluestone patio, and a welcoming neighborhood known for its active social traditions and strong sense of community.
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* Analysis is based on 20 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Salem, MA.
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Property History
$1,600,000
Was $1,695,000
Aug 6, 2026
MLS® 73533798
$1,695,000
Was $1,725,000
Jul 16, 2026
MLS® 73533798
$1,725,000
Jun 10, 2026
MLS® 73533798
Population
44,738
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$85K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
50.4%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Essex County
992 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-15% vs the prior 12 months) — 515 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 4,369 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 2,570 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Michael Selbst
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS® Number: 73533798
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