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Two-Family Historic Residence

31 Williams Street Salem, MA 01970

31 Williams Street, Salem, MA, 01970
$599,000
For Sale
$599,000

Cedar-shingle 2-family home with a private rooftop deck, located in a National Register historic district.

Property Size1,863 SF
Price / SF$321.52
Days on Market58

Property Features for 31 Williams Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,863 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1800
Listing agency Real Broker MA,LLC
Listed by Stewart Woodward
Source Campionre
Added: May 26 Updated: Jul 21 at 7:44PM Checked: Jul 22 at 6:43AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This cedar-shingle 2-family residence offers two units and a private rooftop deck. The property needs repairs and updates, presenting an opportunity for a buyer to renovate and tailor the home to their needs.

Located in Salem’s historic Bridge Street Neck area within a National Register historic district, the home sits on a quiet, tree-shaded street. The public remarks note proximity to downtown and popular destinations including the commuter rail, Salem Common, the harbor, and local museums, with Essex Street dining, cafes, and boutiques nearby.

On-street permit parking only is noted in the remarks. Prospective buyers should contact the listing agent with questions regarding the property’s condition and updates needed.

Key Highlights

  • Cedar‑shingle 2‑family home built in 1800 in Salem’s historic Bridge Street Neck neighborhood
  • Located in a National Register historic district featuring Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian homes nearby
  • Includes two units plus a private rooftop deck with city views

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $46.9k $25.20
− Vacancy −$2.1k −$1.13
EGI $44.8k $24.07
− OpEx −$13.5k −$7.22
NOI $31.4k $16.85
1,863 SF · lease $25.20/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$448.3K
$392.3K – $523.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,384 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.24%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$404.7K
$354.1K – $472.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,330 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.73%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.10M
$965.0K – $1.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,202 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.89%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Pet Grooming Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Cedar-shingle 2-family home with a private rooftop deck, located in a National Register historic district.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 31 Williams Street Salem, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Cedar‑shingle 2‑family home built in 1800 in Salem’s historic Bridge Street Neck neighborhood; Located in a National Register historic district featuring Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian homes nearby; Includes two units plus a private rooftop deck with city views
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