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The Residences at St. James

160 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970

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Highlights

  • New Construction
  • English and Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Hearing Impaired Accessible
  • Vision Impaired Accessible
  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Patio

About The Residences at St. James

Accepting Applications for our Waitlist! Discover a harmonious blend of historic charm and modern living at The Residences at St. James. Nestled within the beautifully restored former St. James School, our community offers 32 thoughtfully designed studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments for individuals aged 62 and older (head of household MUST be 62 or older) . Embrace a lifestyle that combines comfort, convenience, and community in the picturesque McIntire Historic District. At The Residences at St James, we know that amenities matter. Modern life feels incomplete without a collection of community conveniences that simplify your day-to-day routine in Salem, Massachusetts. From all utilities included inside your new home to on-site laundry facilities right at your doorstep, you’ll have so many ways to live the good life.

The Residences at St. James is an apartment community located in Essex County and the 01970 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Salem School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Outside Patio
  • Pets Allowed

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Controlled Access

Key Fob Entry

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Hearing Impaired Accessible
  • Vision Impaired Accessible
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Patio

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Location
160 Federal St, Salem,
MA 01970
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City - Salem

Welcome to Salem, Massachusetts, a historic coastal city known for its maritime heritage and centuries-old architecture. Located just 16 miles north of Boston, Salem has approximately 44,480 residents and offers housing options ranging from historic properties in the Chestnut Street District to residential communities in South Salem and the Salem Neck area. Current rental rates average $2,173 for one-bedroom apartments and $2,634 for two-bedrooms.

Salem's downtown district features the internationally acclaimed Peabody Essex Museum and the Derby Waterfront District, home to the seasonal Salem Ferry terminal. The Salem Willows neighborhood offers waterfront parks and recreational areas, while Winter Island Marine Park and Forest River Conservation Area provide outdoor spaces for walking and wildlife viewing. Salem Common, site of the first National Guard muster in 1637, remains a central gathering space.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Federal Street Salem, MA
Studio $875 $1,668
1 Bedroom $816 $2,274
2 Bedrooms - $2,791
3 Bedrooms - $3,259
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Salem State University
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Endicott College
Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
North Shore C.C., Lynn Campus
Drive: 10 min 5.7 mi
North Shore C.C., Danvers
Drive: 16 min 7.2 mi
The Residences at St. James is within 5 minutes or 2.5 miles from Salem State University. It is also near Endicott College and North Shore C.C., Lynn Campus.
Schools
Witchcraft Heights Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
465 Students
Attendance Zone
William A Welch Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
400 Students
Nearby
Saltonstall School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
267 Students
Attendance Zone
Collins Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
753 Students
Attendance Zone
Salem High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
960 Students
Attendance Zone
Salem Prep High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
22 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Joseph School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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 9.8 miles from The Residences at St. James. The Residences at St. James is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 14.2 miles or 25 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Wonderland Station
Drive: 17 min 9.8 mi
Revere Beach Station
Drive: 17 min 10.2 mi
Beachmont Station
Drive: 18 min 10.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Salem
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Beverly Depot
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Montserrat
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Swampscott
Drive: 9 min 4.9 mi
Lynn Interim
Drive: 10 min 5.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 25 min 14.2 mi

Walkability Near The Residences at St. James

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

Scores provided by

What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
72 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Residences at St. James.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Main Street Plaza
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Museum Place Mall
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Pickering Wharf Marina Shops
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
The Residences at St. James has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Mass Audubon's Marblehead Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
 Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
Lynn Heritage State Park
 Drive: 10 min 6.1 mi
Lynn Woods
 Drive: 12 min 6.7 mi
Mass Audubon's Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary
 Drive: 15 min 7.9 mi
The Residences at St. James has 5 parks within 7.9 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
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Northeast Hospital Corporation
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Drive: 21 min 11.7 mi
The Residences at St. James has 3 hospitals within 11.7 miles, the nearest is North Shore Medical Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Pickering
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 13 min 5.9 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 35 min 22.2 mi
The Residences at St. James has 3 military bases within 22.2 miles, the nearest is Fort Pickering which is 2.8 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

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