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OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED This ultra-charming house sits back from the street behind a brick driveway. Enter through the archway to the gated yard and step back 220 years to a gentler time. This home will captivate you with its wide pine floors, fireplaces, exposed beams and numerous original details. Modern conveniences are seamlessly blended and include a stainless and marble kitchen, mini-split a/c, 1.5 marble baths and large French doors to the private brick patio and garden oasis. Even boasts an irrigation system including the window boxes! The attic provides convenient loft space for artists, students or office along w/add'l storage. A bright basement has plenty of storage + laundry plus there's 2 car parking. River Street is renowned for its annual holiday decorations and twice yearly block parties. This quaint residence w/secret garden is in the McIntire Historic District steps from downtown, train & library. This will not disappoint-a MUST see for antique home lovers!— Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Key details

  • 1,203 sq ft
  • 1,891 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1805 built
  • $564 / sq ft
  • $6,693 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠7⁠0⁠8⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
15 1/2 River Street
Town
Salem, MA
ZIP
01970
Deed (Bk/Pg)
8845 / 147

Historic designations

National Register
Chestnut Street Historic District Enlarged
Local Historic District
McIntire Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Cutts, Benjamin House · includes SAL.HD

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: McIntire Historic District

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.