Fairweather Apartments

40 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970

Fairweather Apartments is a 3-story housing for older adults at 40 Highland Avenue in Salem, MA 01970, with 127 apartments, built in 1969.

At a glance

• 127 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1969
• 3 floors
• Bedrooms: 259 studio, 62 1-bedroom
• 86,240 sq ft of building area
• 7.19 acre lot
• Assessed at $13,221,200 for fiscal year 2026

Homes for rent in Fairweather Apartments

• 40R Highland Ave #4 — $1,100/mo · 1 ba, 380 sq ft

Income-restricted housing

Fairweather Apartments is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 306 low-income units and 220 HUD-assisted units, in service since 8888. Designation: Older adults.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 79 out of 100 (2026-05-12).

Salem Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 97 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Salem (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line), 0.9 mi
• Beverly (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line), 2.5 mi
• Swampscott (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line), 3.0 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Opp 30 Highland Ave (MBTA 450 456), under 0.1 mi
• Salem (MBTA 450 451 455), 0.9 mi

Public schools nearby

• Horace Mann Laboratory (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.6 mi
• Collins Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 0.1 mi
• Salem High (high, grades 9–12), 0.6 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Fairweather Apartments

How many units are in Fairweather Apartments?

Fairweather Apartments has 127 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Fairweather Apartments built?

Fairweather Apartments was built in 1969 and has 3 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Fairweather Apartments right now?

Yes: 1 for rent from $1,100 a month, listed on this page. Benjamin Realty can show any of them.

What is the closest T or train station to Fairweather Apartments?

Salem (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line) is 0.9 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Fairweather Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Fairweather Apartments is in HUD project-based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 306 low-income units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Fairweather Apartments

• Salem Heights — 12 Pope Street, 283 apartments · built 1973 · 10 floors, 0.1 mi
• Hawthorne Commons — 201 Highland Avenue, 120 apartments · built 2004 · 3 floors, 0.9 mi
• Point — 64 Harbor St, 77 apartments, 0.9 mi
• Pequot Highlands — 10 First Street, 250 apartments · built 1973 · 6 floors, 1 mi
• Pickering Wharf — 92 Wharf Street, 74 condos · built 1970 · 3 listed now, 1 mi
• Peabody House — 18 Walnut St, 140 apartments · built 1982, 1.2 mi

More: all 9 large buildings in Salem · Salem homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit database

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Fairweather Apartments or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].