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Listing broker remarks

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED. in Salem’s desirable Gallows Hill neighborhood, 22 Varney St combines classic character, thoughtful updates, and an unusually large lot just minutes from downtown. Set on 11,134 sq ft of beautifully maintained grounds, the property features mature landscaping, perennial gardens, terraced stone walls, and expansive green space that creates a private backyard setting rarely found in this location. Inside, the home is filled with natural light and offers a comfortable, inviting layout with a remodeled kitchen, renovated bathrooms, stained clapboard siding, and flexible second-floor space that can easily adapt to a variety of living needs. The outdoor space feels like an extension of the home, with plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the setting. Convenient to downtown Salem, commuter routes, parks, shopping, restaurants, and local amenities, this is a home that feels both tucked away and connected to everything Salem has to offer year-round— Nina-Soto Realty, LLC

Key details

  • 1,260 sq ft
  • 11,134 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1870 built
  • $452 / sq ft
  • $5,458 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠2⁠4⁠8⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
22 Varney St
Town
Salem, MA
ZIP
01970
Deed (Bk/Pg)
11842 / 258

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Gallows 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.