Built for Reuben and Grace Ropes, who according to her journal "began housekeeping" here on June 29, 1895. The house remained in the family until 2012, when it was exhaustively restored, new systems, plumbing, and electrics, while keeping its nostalgic soul. Set on a gentle knoll overlooking landscaped grounds, this traditional home suits how we live today, with rooms opening into one another and a circular first-floor flow at ease with family or enjoyed quietly. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a hall bath, and a primary suite with its bedroom in the tower bay window and a dressing room to the ensuite bath. The third-floor office offers water views and privacy. Outside, the grounds feel more expansive than their manageable half acre. The rear deck, ringed by river birches, suits entertaining, and a wild-life protected kitchen garden invites you to grow herbs and vegetables. A detached two-car garage with storage shed adds practicality, while the basement and attic, both easily reached by proper stairs, offer unusually accessible storage. Set in a pastoral setting, yet just minutes from the water, downtown Salem, the PEM, and the train station.
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Last Checked: September 16th, 2026 at 4:43pm (Source: MLS PIN #73567759)
Garage Parking
Air Conditioning
Waterview
Lead Paint Free
General Information for 18 Felt St, Salem MA 01970
Listing ID73567759
Property TypeSingle Family / Detached
Price$1,475,000 ($445.62/SqFt)
StyleColonial
CitySalem
CountyEssex
Neighborhood(s)Ipswich
Garage Parking2
ZoningR1
Year Built1895
Year Built SourceOwner
Year Built DetailsActual
Interior Features for 18 Felt St, Salem MA 01970
Approximate Living Area Total3310
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Rooms9
Bedrooms4
Primary En Suite BathroomYes
BasementFull
Cooling1, Split
Fireplaces
Appliances
Flooring
Electric220 Volts
Exterior Features for 18 Felt St, Salem MA 01970
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.54
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)23618
Total Parking8 (2 Garage)
Garage Parking2
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping
Parking Features1
Exterior FeaturesPorch
Foundation Materials
Construction MaterialsFrame
Road Frontage Type
Patio & PorchCovered
Roof MaterialAsphalt/fiberglass Shingles
Utility Connections
Water ViewsYes
Water Views Features
Waterfront0
Waterfront FeaturesRiver
Pool Features
Horse Permitted0
Horse AmenitiesRiver
Disclosures for 18 Felt St, Salem MA 01970
Lead PaintNone
UFFI
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourcePublic Records
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsExcluded: Washer And Dryer Excluded.
Compensation Based On
Financial Information for 18 Felt St, Salem MA 01970
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Fee Includes
Real Estate Tax13583
Tax Year2026
Assessed Value$1,260,000
Location Information for 18 Felt St, Salem MA 01970
Neighborhood(s)Ipswich
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 18 Felt St, Salem MA 01970