11 Church St

The Essex is a single-story condominium complex in downtown Salem built in 1989 and configured primarily as one-bedroom and multi-bedroom condos across a low-rise footprint. Architecturally it reads as an urban courtyard property: buildings are arranged around planted common spaces and terraces, with units offering balconies, Juliet balconies, and select city- or courtyard-facing exposures. Interiors vary by unit but commonly include open living/dining plans, in-unit laundry, upgraded kitchens, walk-in closets, and a mix of full and half bathrooms; some homes feature cathedral ceilings, French doors, and private decks or patios. Resident-focused common areas are robust for a low-rise community and include an elegant lobby with controlled access, an elevator, an indoor heated pool and hot tub, a fitness center, a club/game room, and multiple shared entertaining spaces that open to a professionally landscaped courtyard. Practical amenities include garage parking access via a purchased pass, storage rooms in the basement, and integrated building services under professional management. Exterior features include decorative lighting, garden plantings, fenced and planted areas, and a mix of covered and open patios. The property sits directly on Salem’s pedestrian mall/Essex Street corridor, placing cafés, galleries, the Peabody Essex Museum, commuter rail and ferry connections, and waterfront destinations within immediate walking distance, delivering an urban, walkable lifestyle with abundant on-site comforts.