Home Buying

One of Salem’s most expensive listings hits the market for $2.45 million

365 Essex Street has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, and a large barn.

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May 13, 2025

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A piece of impeccably maintained Salem history is on the market for $2.45 million.

365 Essex Street in the McIntire Historic District is a six-bed, five-and-a-half bath home measuring over 7,000 square feet. Originally known as the Cabot-Endicott-Low House, the Georgian-style home with Colonial Revival-style alterations was constructed in 1744 for shipping merchant Joseph Cabot.

Step inside the original front doors to a grand scene straight out of the 18th century.

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“You’re greeted by one of the most beautiful high Georgian entrance halls in the Northeast,” said Michael Selbst of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, who has the listing.

A 10-foot wide hallway runs the depth of the house under 11-foot ceilings, while a fluted and turned staircase cascades upward, filled with its original balusters. At the top of the stairs is a large Palladian window that lights both the upper and lower hallways. Back at the front door, a right turn brings you into a billiards room. To the left is the living room, which features original paneling, floral wallpaper, and a fireplace.

A large dining room with a golden stone fireplace surrounded by 18th-century paneling is a beautiful entertainment space with lots of natural light and a large bowed end wall with three windows along the curve offering different views of the garden. A library with built-in bookshelves is the perfect spot to curl up and read.

In the kitchen — a wing that was added around 1890 — you’ll find hardwood floors, a large center island, stainless steel appliances, and a double refrigerator. Custom-made by a local craftsman and featuring windows on three sides, it allows light to stream in throughout the day. A breakfast nook with built-in seating is a great spot for a quick bite, while a butler’s pantry offers lots of space for extra storage.

Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom suite occupies the left side of the house and is situated in back. It has a fireplace and windows overlooking the grounds. It also has a sitting room in front of it, allowing for an extra spot to wind down at the end of the evening. A dressing room and bathroom complete the space, creating a private oasis in one’s home. The third floor offers extra spots for visiting guests.

A beautiful stone patio leads out to a flat yard with stunning gardens, with beautiful landscaping and mature trees, including a beech tree that dates back to the 1880s.

“This is such an extraordinary house. To have a house from the mid-1700s that’s this intact is really unusual,” Selbst said.

There are two outbuildings, including a large barn that could likely fit four or five cars. The second structure is a bit more mysterious, but it does have a remaining horse stall.