12-1/2 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 01970
12-1/2 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 01970
12-1/2 Preston Rd, Salem, MA 01970
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$650,000
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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,076 SqFt
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12-1/2 Preston Rd Salem, MA 01970

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,076 sqft

Price per Sqft $313

MLS Listing ID 73592857

Style Split Entry

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1989

Annual Tax Amount $6,966

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 7,405 Sqft

Acres 0.17

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Welcome to 12-1/2 Preston Road, a well-maintained split-entry home tucked onto a quiet Salem street, offering three bedrooms, three bathrooms and approximately 2,076 square feet of flexible living space across two levels. Step inside to a bright foyer with an arched transom window that leads up to the main living level. The living room is the showpiece, with a soaring cathedral ceiling, a skylight that fills the space with natural light, a ceiling fan and a cozy fireplace for New England evenings. The open floor plan flows into the dining area and kitchen, where you'll find ample cabinet and counter space, recessed lighting and laminate flooring. A slider off the dining area opens to a wood deck, a great spot for grilling, morning coffee or entertaining. The main bedroom includes its own private bath and a ceiling fan, while two additional bedrooms offer fresh wall-to-wall carpet and generous closet space. A second full bath with a skylight completes the main level. The finished walk-out lower level is a standout, with a large recreation room featuring a kitchenette area and a slider to the outside, a bonus room for an office, gym or guest space, and a third full bath. With its own exterior access, kitchenette and full bath, the lower level offers strong potential for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) under Massachusetts' by-right ADU law, ideal for visiting guests or potential rental income. Buyers to verify all requirements with the City of Salem. Practical features include a one-car garage under with direct interior access and a garage door opener, plus off-street parking for four more vehicles. Gas heat with both forced air and hot water baseboard, insulated windows, full insulation, city water and sewer and a poured concrete foundation make this home efficient and easy to maintain. Set on a 0.17-acre lot with a paved driveway and a stone retaining wall, this home is close to Salem State University, parks, shopping, public transportation and downtown Salem, with easy access to major routes into Boston and the North Shore. Whether you need room to spread out, space to work from home or a flexible lower level with ADU potential, this move-in-ready home delivers comfort, space and opportunity. Don't miss it!

Location

State MA

County Essex

Zoning R1

Direction Jefferson to Preston.

Rooms

Basement Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Dining Room Flooring - Laminate, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider

Kitchen Flooring - Laminate, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Slider, Home Office, Living/Dining Rm Combo

Heating Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Appliance Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck - Wood

Garage Spaces 1.0

Community Features Public Transportation, Park, University, Sidewalks

Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 5

Garage Yes

Building

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Split Entry

Others

Senior Community false

Listed by Charlesgate Realty Group LLC

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