A+ Location & Brand-New Upgrades! Enjoy ultimate peace of mind with a brand-new furnace, AC condenser, and hot water heater (2025), plus newly refinished hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, central A/C, and a modern kitchen with a large island ~ perfect for entertaining! Located in the heart of Washington Square Historic District, in the lower residential end of historic Essex Street—just steps to Salem Common and the Hawthorne Hotel—this premier location avoids downtown noise while keeping Derby Wharf, Salem State, dining, and the commuter rail minutes away. This bright, first-floor layout offers 855 sq ft of effortless single-level living with no stairs to climb. The highly functional layout features a true primary suite with a double vanity, a rare guest half-bath, a dedicated home office, in-unit laundry, and a cozy private rear porch. Complete with an oversized mudroom with tons of storage. This home offers the space, ease, and A+ location and layout you’ve been looking