Essex County · Massachusetts
Salem, MA Homes for Sale & Real Estate
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Salem is a historic seaport city on the North Shore, known around the world for the witch trials of 1692 but equally rich in maritime history. Its wharves were once among the busiest in the country, and merchants built the fine Federal homes of the McIntire Historic District and Chestnut Street. The compact downtown, pedestrian mall and harbor are all within walking distance, with Salem Willows and Winter Island out on the point.
Homes in Salem include first-period and Federal houses in the historic districts, Victorian single and multifamily homes, condominiums in converted houses and newer buildings, and capes and colonials in neighborhoods like South Salem and North Salem. Dolan O’Rourke’s agents help buyers understand historic properties and help sellers present their homes in a city with plenty of character.
Living in Salem
Peabody Essex Museum
The Peabody Essex Museum holds a major collection of maritime, Asian and American art, including a historic Chinese house moved to the museum.
Salem Maritime waterfront
Along Derby Wharf, a national park site preserves the Custom House, historic wharves and the tall ship Friendship, telling the story of Salem’s trade.
House of the Seven Gables
The 1668 house that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel stands near the harbor, along with Hawthorne’s birthplace on the same grounds.
Haunted Happenings
Each October, the city hosts Haunted Happenings, a month of events, parades and tours that draws visitors from far and wide.
Essex County · Massachusetts
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Getting around
Routes 1A, 107 and 114 connect Salem to Boston and the North Shore, and Route 128 is a short drive away. The MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line stops at Salem station, a seasonal ferry runs between Salem and Boston, and MBTA buses serve local routes.
Parks and recreation
Salem Willows, Winter Island and Forest River Park offer waterfront parks and beaches, and Salem Common is a gathering place in the center of the city. The Salem Woods, the harbor and the Marblehead Rail Trail add more outdoor options.
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I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Dolan and Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services while selling my mother’s home. We were going through an extremely difficult transition. We were both unfamiliar with the process of selling a home. From day one, John made himself readily available and kindly explained every part of the process to my mother, always making sure she understood each detail. His knowledge and expertise goes far and above what we expected. His constant communication never left us guessing – we felt very involved in every part of the process. I was caring for my mother on my own and he did everything in his power to ease the burden of selling her property. John knew I had great anxiety over our difficult situation and would always tell me not to worry. He always found a resolution to every bump in the road- and now I am finally worry free! John made us feel cared for and safe. We cannot thank him enough for his hard work. He helped us find a deal that we never could’ve imagined and changed our life for the better!
John was amazing with helping us in our home buying journey! His knowledge and patience made things very easy for us as first time home buyers. I highly recommend John to anyone who wants professionalism and someone who’s gonna get the job done! Thanks John!
We worked with John of Dolan O’Rourke Real Estate Services to purchase our first home in the Greater Boston area. As first time home buyers, John invested a lot of time early on to educate us about what to expect and strategies to consider. Throughout the process John had great communication, listening and advice as we navigated a challenging market. John was approachable, knowledgeable and always fun to be around as we looked at numerous houses, and helped us shape our conversations to really dial in to what we were looking for. We would love to recommend John for future real estate services and are so appreciative of his hard work.
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