Sold | $825,000
Sold
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
2716 Sq. Ft.
Built: 1920
2 Car Garage
.23 Acres
A Historic 1920 Bungalow in Fairmount Salem – Warm, Spacious, and Full of Story
Some homes have history. This one? It is history.
Set in the heart of Salem’s Fairmount neighborhood, 1675 Fir Street has been part of the city’s story for more than 100 years. It’s the kind of place where you half expect to find a black-and-white photo tucked behind a bookshelf — and if you did, it might show the original owner, Mrs. Ivan Martin, welcoming the local Women’s Club in 1929.
Or maybe you’d find the 1937 ad where someone sold their Model T Coupe out of the driveway — for $25. (Yes, twenty-five dollars. Wild.)
The Kind of Light You Can’t Manufacture
What makes this house different isn’t just its timeline — it’s how it feels.
From the moment you walk in, there’s a warmth that hits you. The kind that comes from big rooms filled with natural light, a floor plan that makes sense (no “why is this room here?” moments), and a layout that just flows.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, running a spontaneous game of hide-and-seek, or working from a sun-drenched corner nook, this home adapts beautifully.
Updated Where It Counts — Original Where It Matters
The home’s been lovingly updated over the years without losing the character that makes it special. Think: Hardie siding (2003), kitchen remodel (2016), newer HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and a second sump pump just to keep things extra secure. Add in a Nest thermostat, Ring doorbell, and in-ground sprinklers? You’re living in 2025 with a home built in 1920. Best of both worlds.
A House for Living, Not Just Looking
This isn’t a museum piece. It’s a home made for now. It’s where the next chapter gets written — with all the messy, joyful, everyday magic of life. Fairmount is full of unique homes, but this one’s got something extra: a century of stories and the good bones to carry plenty more.
Thinking about planting roots here? Let’s talk. But fair warning: once you see how the afternoon light hits that front porch, it’s going to be hard to walk away.
