36 boardman street

Dwell in this one-of-a-kind, 1890s single family in one of Salem's most sought-after neighborhoods! Oozing vintage charm, this local builder's custom home has been well-loved and maintained with steady updates. The first floor hosts skylit kitchen, parlor with beamed ceilings, sitting/family room, office or third bedroom and bath. Second floor sleeping quarters include 2 bedrooms, a capacious primary bedroom with wall-length closet, plus a second bedroom and a full sun-lit bath off the hall. Vast unfinished basement with laundry, abundant storage and easy outdoor access. A fixed doorway off the family room features a one-of-a-kind piece of Salem history: a glass and wood-framed door from the office of the original Salem Evening News! Exterior boasts a Beacon Hill-style garden area with pergola for Summer shade and a rare driveway with 2 side-by-side spaces. Between the Common & the beach at Collins Cove, proximate to all downtown conveniences and treasures including the Commuter Rail.