Salisbury Developed & sold · 2025Salisbury, MA
30 Cable Ave
- Type
- Two new condominium units
- Sold
- 2025
Source: Project records; sale details to be confirmed
Essex County, Massachusetts
Salisbury, MA real estate
Salisbury is the northeasternmost town in Massachusetts, on the New Hampshire border, with Salisbury Beach, Salisbury Beach State Reservation and inland neighborhoods along Route 1. I-95 and I-495 meet here. I've developed a two-unit building near the beach and won approvals for two larger beach-area projects.
Housing
Types of homes in Salisbury
Beach-area homes and condos
Cottages, newer elevated homes and condominium buildings near Salisbury Beach, some used seasonally or as rentals.
Year-round neighborhoods
Single-family homes and some multifamily inland, away from the beach.
New construction
Recent projects near the beach are often built elevated to meet flood-zone requirements.
Before you buy or sell
What to check in Salisbury
- Much of the beach area is in FEMA flood zones. Flood insurance cost and elevation requirements can change what a property is worth to you.
- Planning to rent it out short-term? Massachusetts requires short-term rental operators to register and collect taxes; check state and town rules first.
- Condominium buildings: review the budget, reserves and insurance, and get the 6(d) certificate before closing.
- Older beach cottages may be small, nonconforming structures; rebuilding or expanding can require zoning and conservation review.
Housing data
Salisbury by the numbers
| Population (2025 estimate) | 9,530 |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $478,700 |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,579 |
| Median gross rent | $1,691 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts (American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population estimate July 1, 2025). Checked November 9, 2026. These are survey estimates averaged over five years, not current sale prices. For recent sales in Salisbury, ask Damon for current MLS data.
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My projects in Salisbury
Salisbury Developed & sold · 2025
Rendering of the approved planSalisbury, MA
4 Beach Rd
- Approval
- Combined residential and commercial approval
- Result
- 13 three-bedroom condos and a 10,000 sq ft commercial building
- Time
- 9 months
The board approved it unanimously, with no opposition.
Source: Damon's project records, October 2026
Rendering of the approved planSalisbury, MA
18 North End Blvd
- Approval
- First permit of its kind in the beach commercial district
- Result
- 11 townhouses
- Time
- 25 months
Redesigned after earlier buyers failed through several rounds of architecture.
Source: Damon's project records, October 2026
Salisbury questions
Do I need flood insurance in Salisbury?
Many properties near the beach are in FEMA flood zones where lenders require flood insurance. Look up the exact address on the FEMA flood map and get a quote before you offer.
Can I rent a Salisbury beach property short-term?
Short-term rentals in Massachusetts must be registered with the state, and taxes apply. Town rules may also apply. Confirm the current requirements before you count on rental income.
Can older beach cottages be rebuilt larger?
Sometimes. It depends on zoning, flood-zone rules and coastal resource protections, and usually needs local approvals. I've taken beach-area projects through those approvals and can tell you what to check first.