This is your opportunity to take an untouched antique Victorian and bring her into the 21st century! Located just four houses from historic Salem Common, this grand four-bedroom home offers timeless character & incredible potential. Featuring front & back staircases, spacious rooms, tall ceilings, large windows, & a walk-up attic, this property is a rare find. The home’s rich Victorian details have been beautifully preserved, including the gracious curved grand staircase, carved marble fireplaces, original hardwood floors, solid wood doors with antique doorknobs, marble sinks/counters, built-in cabinetry, butler’s pantry, & even converted gas light fixtures. The flexible floor plan lends itself perfectly to a multi-generational setup or in-law suite. Whether you're a preservation enthusiast or looking to create a custom dream home, this property offers endless possibilities just minutes from the MBTA commuter rail, shops & dining.
For sale
$849,000
8 Briggs St, Salem, MA 01970
4beds
2,754sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$829,000 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsGracious curved grand staircaseBuilt-in cabinetryConverted gas light fixturesCarved marble fireplacesFront and back staircasesLarge windows
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 07, 2025 at 12:32pm
Listed by:
Merry Fox Team,
MerryFox Realty,
Daniel Fox
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73390063
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,754
- Total interior livable area: 2,754 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,754
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
- Waterfront features: Harbor, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2136984
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
- Subdivision: Salem Common
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salem
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $626,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,109
- Date on market: 6/12/2025
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