142 Federal Street

Step back in time to the early days of the Republic! Architecturally & historically important house designed in 1803 by Salem’s renowned housewright & woodcarver, Samuel McIntire. This home looks almost the same as when it was built! Outside, you see finely detailed architraves, carved banding, & boldly carved bellflowers and swags on the fence posts and surrounding the front door...all providing an air of importance and setting the stage for what lies within. Inside, McIntire’s hand is everywhere, from the finely carved mantels, the overdoor swags & fine floral urns, the elegantly carved chair rail in the living room, and the reeded detail throughout. The principal floorplan is exactly as McIntire left it, save the insertion of bathrooms on the upper floors. This house manages the fine balance of being both grand and intimate with 3 principal rooms per floor, plus an 1850’s ell behind the main house, originally built as a kitchen with staff rooms above; currently housing 2 studio rental units.

The last time this house was on the market was 1951, so this a rare opportunity for someone interested in owning an intact, museum-worthy home built by one of the most important Federal era craftsmen. Ideally situated in the McIntire Historic District on an unusually deep lot. Close to the PEM, restaurants and the train station. This house is well documented; images may be found in the Library of Congress as well as in numerous architectural books and publications.