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Salem,MA 01970
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,897 sqft
Price per Sqft $432
MLS Listing ID 73369827
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 3
Year Built 1811
Annual Tax Amount $38,485
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.270 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Magnificent! The Joseph Story House, a private 6,897 sf Federal-Style estate in Salem, MA, masterfully blends timeless historic elegance with modern luxury living. Revived in the 2000s, this eco-honored historic treasure—celebrated in Architectural Digest—enchants with 13 rooms, 5 beds, 4 full/3 half baths, and 5 fireplaces. Its chef's kitchen, four-layer fountain terrace, and lush, irrigated grounds elevate grand entertaining, while a 4-level elevator enhances access and mobility for all. Overlooking Salem Common, steps from vibrant downtown and with swift rail/ferry access to Boston, it boasts brick carriage house addition, geothermal systems, updated windows, and a heated 2-car garage. The opulent primary suite, with its fireplace, steam shower, and private balcony, offers serene escape. Featuring guest suites for hosting or extended stays, this iconic residence dazzles for lavish galas or intimate retreats, its brilliance a legacy Mr Story would applaud. 1st Showings 5/10th
Location
State MA
County Essex
Zoning R2
Rooms
Family Room Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Crown Molding
Dining Room Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
Kitchen Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Pot Filler Faucet
Interior
Heating Central,Forced Air,Geothermal
Cooling Geothermal
Flooring Wood,Tile,Marble,Hardwood,Flooring - Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Dining Room,Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
Laundry In Basement,Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch - Enclosed,Porch - Screened,Deck - Roof,Patio - Enclosed,Balcony,Rain Gutters,Professional Landscaping,Sprinkler System,Decorative Lighting,Fenced Yard,ET Irrigation Controller
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Community Features Public Transportation,Shopping,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Bike Path,Conservation Area,Highway Access,House of Worship,Marina,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University
Utilities Available for Gas Range,for Electric Range,for Gas Oven,for Electric Oven,for Gas Dryer,for Electric Dryer,Washer Hookup,Icemaker Connection
Building
Lot Description Level
Foundation Concrete Perimeter,Granite
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Others
Virtual Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKxJibagMN8