
5 Mooney Avenue Salem — Photo 1 of 41
$640,000
5 Mooney Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Salem, MA 01970
Beds
3
Baths
1
SqFt
1,542
Style
Single Family
Built
1930
Charming Colonial home in a fabulous North Salem location! This cheery residence boasts a lovely front entry with sunroom which leads to a spacious living/dining area awash in natural light from multiple picture windows. The versatile open concept floor plan offers beautiful hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings and quaint period detail. There is a large eat-in kitchen with a laundry room conveniently located nearby as well as a mud room which is accessible from a second side entrance. The upstairs offers three ample bedrooms, a large tiled bath and a walk up attic. The partially finished full walk out basement offers a cozy office area and plenty of space for storage, a home gym or room to grow. The back yard is level and hosts a patio area as well as a detached one car garage. Perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac road with mature plantings near the historic downtown area, Mack Park, the Salem Commuter Rail/MBTA, Salem/Peabody line and Routes 1/95 and 128. A complete gem of a home!
Key facts
It was listed on September 29, 2026. The annual property taxes are $6,462 (2026 tax year). It sits on a 0.11-acre (4,791.6 sq ft) lot.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 20 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Salem, MA.
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Amenities & Appliances
Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
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When was 5 Mooney Avenue, Salem listed?
5 Mooney Avenue, Salem was listed on September 29, 2026.
Has the price of 5 Mooney Avenue, Salem changed?
The price hasn't changed since it was listed at $640,000.
What are the property taxes for 5 Mooney Avenue, Salem?
The annual property taxes for 5 Mooney Avenue, Salem are $6,462 (2026 tax year).
How big is the lot at 5 Mooney Avenue, Salem?
5 Mooney Avenue, Salem sits on a 0.11-acre (4,791.6 sq ft) lot.
What is the status of 5 Mooney Avenue, Salem?
5 Mooney Avenue, Salem is actively listed for sale.
Population
44,738
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$85K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
50.4%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Essex County
1,060 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-11% vs the prior 12 months) — 603 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 771 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,542 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 4,792 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Frank Celeste
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS® Number: 73583631







