Salem Heights

12 Pope Street, Salem, MA 01970

Salem Heights is a 10-story income-restricted apartments at 12 Pope Street in Salem, MA 01970, with 283 apartments, built in 1973.

At a glance

• 283 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1973
• 10 floors
• Bedrooms: 97 1-bedroom, 186 2-bedroom
• 290,936 sq ft of building area
• Assessed at $8,000,000 for fiscal year 2026

No homes in Salem Heights are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Salem Heights is in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 255 low-income units, in service since 8888.

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), 0.8 mi
• Beverly (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line), 2.4 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Essex St @ Warren St (MBTA 450 456), 0.1 mi
• Salem (MBTA 450 451 455), 0.8 mi

Public schools nearby

• Witchcraft Heights (elementary, grades K–5), 0.6 mi
• Collins Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 0.2 mi
• Salem High (high, grades 9–12), 0.7 mi

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

Questions about Salem Heights

How many units are in Salem Heights?

Salem Heights has 283 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Salem Heights built?

Salem Heights was built in 1973 and has 10 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Salem Heights right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Salem Heights comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Salem Heights?

Salem (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line) is 0.8 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Salem Heights income-restricted housing?

Yes. Salem Heights is in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, with 255 low-income units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Salem Heights

• Fairweather Apartments — 40 Highland Avenue, 127 apartments · built 1969 · 3 floors · 1 listed now, 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
• Pickering Wharf — 92 Wharf Street, 74 condos · built 1970 · 3 listed now, 1 mi
• Pequot Highlands — 10 First Street, 250 apartments · built 1973 · 6 floors, 1.1 mi
• Peabody House — 18 Walnut St, 140 apartments · built 1982, 1.1 mi
• Seeglitz — 75 Central St, 78 apartments, 1.4 mi
• Tannery II — Sawyer St, 173 apartments · built 1890, 1.4 mi

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

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• 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. Data checked 2026-11-02.

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