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Essex House

289 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970

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Pricing & Floor Plans

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Property Information

  • Built in 1987
  • 44 units/5 stories

About Essex House

Essex House in Salem, MA is ready for you to visit. This community is located at 289 Essex St. in the 01970 area of Salem. Schedule a time to view the available floorplans. Here at this community, the leasing team is available to assist you in finding your new place. Stop by the leasing office to check current floorplan availability.

Essex House is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 01970 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Peabody School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

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Location
289 Essex St, Salem,
MA 01970
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Neighborhood

Historic Downtown Salem is an iconic neighborhood with a plethora of tourist attractions based around the historic Salem Witch Hunt and Trials. Tour the Salem Witch Museum for an intriguing presentation of the history of the 20 innocent people put to death during the Witch Hysteria of 1692. Venture to 17th century Salem in the home of Witch Trials Judge Johnathan Corwin at the Witch House. Based on Salem’s rich history, the Hocus Pocus Tours is a major attraction where you can discover the Salem locations used in the iconic movie Hocus Pocus.

Deterring from the witch craze, Downtown Salem houses the Peabody Essex Museum with beautiful art exhibits as well as delicious local restaurants. Try the Howling Wolf Taqueria for unique Mexican cuisine with the freshest ingredients made from scratch daily. Nestled in the center of historic downtown, Tavern in the Square offers the largest outdoor patio on the North Shore and was voted #1 Sports Bar on the North Shore, as well.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Salem Salem, MA
Studio $1,017 $1,664
1 Bedroom $2,478 $2,241
2 Bedrooms $3,113 $2,702
3 Bedrooms $3,634 $3,258

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 300 Sq Ft $2,000 — —
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 666 Sq Ft $1,900 $2,168 $2,600
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1050 Sq Ft $2,950 $3,235 $4,200
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1100 Sq Ft $2,800 $2,948 $3,045
Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Salem State University
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Endicott College
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
North Shore C.C., Lynn Campus
Drive: 10 min 5.8 mi
North Shore C.C., Danvers
Drive: 15 min 7.2 mi
Essex House is within 4 minutes or 1.7 miles from Salem State University. It is also near Endicott College and North Shore C.C., Lynn Campus.
Schools
William A Welch Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
400 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
54 Students
Nearby
Bishop Fenwick High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
466 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Salem include Wonderland Station, located 10.1 miles from Essex House. Essex House is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 14.5 miles or 25 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Wonderland Station
Drive: 17 min 10.1 mi
Revere Beach Station
Drive: 17 min 10.5 mi
Beachmont Station
Drive: 19 min 11.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Salem
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Beverly Depot
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Montserrat
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Swampscott
Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
North Beverly
Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 25 min 14.5 mi

Walkability Near Essex House

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Essex House.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Museum Place Mall
Walk: 4 min 0.3 mi
Pickering Wharf Marina Shops
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Crosby''s Marketplace Plaza
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Essex House has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
 Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Mass Audubon's Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
 Drive: 10 min 5.1 mi
Lynn Heritage State Park
 Drive: 10 min 6.3 mi
Lynn Woods
 Drive: 13 min 7.0 mi
Mass Audubon's Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary
 Drive: 14 min 7.1 mi
Essex House has 5 parks within 7.1 miles, including Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Mass Audubon's Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, and Lynn Heritage State Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
North Shore Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Northeast Hospital Corporation
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Drive: 21 min 12.1 mi
Essex House has 3 hospitals within 12.1 miles, the nearest is North Shore Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Pickering
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi
Essex House is 2.0 miles from Fort Pickering, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Miller.
 
 
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Does Essex House have in-unit laundry?

Essex House does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Essex House?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Essex House?

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Is Essex House pet-friendly?

Essex House does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Essex House have move-in specials?

Essex House is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Essex House offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Essex House does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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