In the heart of Salem…there once was a house…

June 24, 2015

William Murray, a cooper purchased land on “Ye High Street” (Essex Str) and erected the house by July of 1687.  By 1759 the property was defined as the Northern and Southern halves of his “mansion” and divided “as far as the middle chimney” – each half being owned by his sons, William and Jonathan, both coopers.  The property remained in the Murray family until 1795 when the Southern end was conveyed to Ebenezer Slocum, a mariner.  It was then conveyed in 1811 to Jonathan Andrew (a trader), Samuel Leach (a boatbuilder) and Jonathan Becket (a shipwright) and that is the last research deed of the Southern End.

The Northern end remained in the Murray family until 1814 when it was purchased by Jonathan Andrew, a trader, for $150 (same person who bought 1/3 of the Southern End in 1811???).  30 years later the same property sells for $600 to Latty Vincent, who sells it to George Gerry, a trader, in 1870 for $2000!!!  At the time, George Berry owned many properties including 25, 39, 41 and 43 Essex Str, 110-112 and 129-131 Derby Str and 11 and 31 Turner Str.  His estate is broken up and in 1923 #39 is conveyed to V. John Dooley.

Today you can live in this very same house on Essex Str (formally Ye High Str)! Four living levels that maintain all the character and historical charm have been updated for you to enjoy with high end appliances and granite finishing touches. Two original fireplaces adorn the living room and master bedroom. Exposed brick walls and wide plank floors keep you feeling the history of Salem. 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and media/wine cellar. Pet friendly with no condo fees and one deed parking space. Close to MBTA, Ferry, Downtown Shops & Restaurants, Harbor, Salem State College, Hawthorne Hotel, Pickering Wharf and all that Salem has to offer! Group showings Saturday 6/27 12pm to 3pm only. Offers due by 12pm on Monday 6/29. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of Salem History!

See a complete video tour here or contact Ari Taylor for more information and to schedule your time during the group showings at 339-224-1437 or arianetaylor@remax.net