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31 Symonds Street, Unit 18

$370,000

2 Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathroom | 757 Sq. Ft.

Bright top-floor living with an updated kitchen and bathroom, a private balcony, and natural light throughout. With heat, hot water, exterior maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal included in the condo fee, this home is designed to make everyday living feel easier.

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31 symonds st., unit 18-6
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UNDER CONTRACT

134 Highland Ave

$689,900

4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 1,923 Sq. Ft. 

Set above the street at the entrance to Witchcraft Heights, this recognizable Salem home combines original character, thoughtful updates, and a private backyard with a pool.

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Nina-Soto Realty is a boutique, woman-owned, bilingual brokerage serving the North Shore, Greater Boston, and beyond serving Salem, the North Shore, and Greater Boston. Founded by Cynthia Nina-Soto, a REALTOR® with over 20 years of experience, our mission is to help clients build and preserve generational wealth through real estate.

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"I had the pleasure of meeting Cynthia Nina-Soto and the team at Nina-Soto Realty during the Tom Ferry Success Summit, and I was immediately impressed by their professionalism, passion, and commitment to serving their clients. Cynthia genuinely cares about helping families build wealth through real estate and takes the time to educate and advocate for every client. If you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest in Salem, Peabo
"Working with Cynthia Nina-Soto on our recent property acquisition in Malden was an exceptional experience. As our REALTOR®, Cynthia demonstrated a high level of market expertise and strategic guidance throughout the entire transaction. Furthermore, the collaboration with her entire team reflected the exact same high standard of professionalism. Every team member involved was responsive, detail-oriented, and execution-focu
"I have always had my heart set on purchasing a family home as my first home for years now and I knew that doing it alone was going to be a hard goal to achieve. Cynthia and her team listened to what I wanted and were patient with me throughout this entire process. After almost searching for 3 years I have finally found a multi family house that my son and I can call home! I chose Cynthia because I knew I could trust her i
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Came to Anaheim for #tfsummit26 and in the middle of all the info overload, the wildest thing I stumble on? MySpace is coming back. Now I’m spiraling over my top eight. Rosario, Alicia, Mona, Jackie , easy. But do I add Genesis, Michelle, Angelique and then give a history lesson? She already called me old once. This is a crisis. 6 Came to Anaheim for #tfsummit26 and in the middle of all the info overload, the wildest thing I stumble on? MySpace is coming back. Now I’m spiraling over my top eight. Rosario, Alicia, Mona, Jackie , easy. But do I add Genesis, Michelle, Angelique and then give a history lesson? She already called me old once. This is… Day 2 of Summit takeaways

1. You don’t have to be in the video to create content
2. Get to work. Ideas are great but you still have to do the work. 
3. Great leaders always open doors and they help their team show up in the best position

What are your takeaways???? 6 Day 2 of Summit takeaways 1. You don’t have to be in the video to create content 2. Get to work. Ideas are great but you still have to do the work. 3. Great leaders always open doors and they help their team show up in the best position What are your takeaways???? From Boston to #tfsummit26 doing the 60% and staying hydrated 12 From Boston to #tfsummit26 doing the 60% and staying hydrated Enjoying Day 1 at #tfsummit26 1 Enjoying Day 1 at #tfsummit26 We spent hours filming our new brand video.

Then Michelle decided to change one line…

Joan’s reaction was priceless. 😂

Sorry, Joan… this one was just too good not to share. 10 We spent hours filming our new brand video. Then Michelle decided to change one line… Joan’s reaction was priceless. 😂 Sorry, Joan… this one was just too good not to share. There’s a version of Salem that almost everyone knows.

Then there’s the one we get to experience every day.

That’s the Salem we’re proud to call home.

We don’t just help people buy homes here. We have the privilege of introducing them to a community we genuinely love. 2 There’s a version of Salem that almost everyone knows. Then there’s the one we get to experience every day. That’s the Salem we’re proud to call home. We don’t just help people buy homes here. We have the privilege of introducing them to a community we genuinely love. A house gives you an address.

Feeling at home is something else entirely.

It’s knowing where to grab dinner after a long day.

It’s recognizing your neighbors on an evening walk.

It’s discovering the places that slowly become part of your routine.

That’s why we believe helping someone move has always been about more than finding the right house. 5 A house gives you an address. Feeling at home is something else entirely. It’s knowing where to grab dinner after a long day. It’s recognizing your neighbors on an evening walk. It’s discovering the places that slowly become part of your routine. That’s why we believe helping someone move has always been about mor… When you decide to hire a Realtor, you don’t just hire a company.

You hire its people.

The sign in the yard doesn’t answer your questions.
A website can’t calm your nerves.
Five-star reviews don’t answer the phone when you need someone.

We do.

We’re Nina-Soto Realty.
Rooted in Salem.
Committed to people. 1 When you decide to hire a Realtor, you don’t just hire a company. You hire its people. The sign in the yard doesn’t answer your questions. A website can’t calm your nerves. Five-star reviews don’t answer the phone when you need someone. We do. We’re Nina-Soto Realty. Rooted in Salem. Committed to people. ✨ The right home doesn’t just change where you live. It changes how you live.

Some homes ask for constant attention.

Others simply let you enjoy them.

That’s what I love about 31 Symonds Street.

☀️ Natural light throughout the day.

☕ A private balcony for your morning coffee.

🍽️ An updated kitchen and renovated bathroom.

🏡 A beautifully maintained building where you can feel the pride of ownership from the moment you walk in.

And yes... I have to mention the laundry room. 😊

It may seem like an unusual thing to point out, but sometimes it’s the little details that tell you the most about a home. It’s clean, comfortable, welcoming, and says a lot about how well this community is cared for.

📍Located just about a mile from downtown Salem and the commuter rail, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and a lifestyle that’s easy to enjoy.

💲Offered at $370,000

📩 If you’ve been looking for your first home—or simply a home that fits your life instead of demanding more from it—I’d love to show you this one. 1 ✨ The right home doesn’t just change where you live. It changes how you live. Some homes ask for constant attention. Others simply let you enjoy them. That’s what I love about 31 Symonds Street. ☀️ Natural light throughout the day. ☕ A private balcony for your morning coffee. 🍽️ An updated kitchen and renovated b… Every once in a while, I have the opportunity to list a home that’s meant something to me long before I ever became a Realtor. “
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There are homes you remember because of how they look.

Then there are homes you remember because of how they make you feel.

For me, 134 Highland Ave has always been one of those homes.

When I finally had the opportunity to walk through the front door, I realized something.

The reason this house stayed with me all these years wasn’t because it sits high above the street.

It was because of what I found inside.

A home that’s been thoughtfully updated while preserving everything that gives it warmth, personality, and character.

Now it’s ready for its next family.

📍134 Highland Ave
🛏 4 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 1,923 Sq Ft
🌳 19,502 Sq Ft Lot

Open House
Saturday & Sunday

If this home feels like it could be your next chapter, I’d love to welcome you to the Open House this weekend. 9 Every once in a while, I have the opportunity to list a home that’s meant something to me long before I ever became a Realtor. “ Caption: There are homes you remember because of how they look. Then there are homes you remember because of how they make you feel. For me, 134 Highland Ave has always been one of those ho… Should you renovate… or should you move?

Over the past year, we’ve been meeting with homeowners throughout Salem and the North Shore who are all trying to answer the same question:

What’s our next move?

The interesting part is that these conversations almost never begin with, “We want to sell our house.”

Instead, they sound more like this…

“Is our home still the right fit for this stage of life?”

“Should we renovate before we do anything else?”

“Has our home’s value increased enough to make moving worthwhile?”

“Would downsizing make more financial sense?”

The truth is, there isn’t one right answer.

The best decision depends on your goals, your finances, your timeline, today’s housing market, and what comes next for your family.

That’s exactly why we created What’s Your Next Move?

If your family has been asking, “What’s our next move?” this workshop was created for you. It’s an opportunity to slow down, explore your options, and better understand the path that’s right for you.

This isn’t a real estate seminar or a market update. It’s an interactive workshop where you can ask questions, explore different scenarios, and better understand your options before making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.

You’ll leave asking better questions, understanding your options more clearly, and feeling more confident about your next step.

📍 Nina-Soto Realty
116 Highland Ave
Salem, MA

📅 Thursday, July 23
🕡 6:00 PM

Attendance is intentionally limited to create a more personal conversation where everyone has the opportunity to participate.

If this sounds like a conversation you’ve been having around your kitchen table, comment NEXT, and we’ll send you the registration link. 6 Should you renovate… or should you move? Over the past year, we’ve been meeting with homeowners throughout Salem and the North Shore who are all trying to answer the same question: What’s our next move? The interesting part is that these conversations almost never begin with, “We want to sell our house.” Instead, t… After 37 years, this house sits empty.

The pictures are off the walls.
The furniture is gone.
The rooms are quiet.

For the first time in a long time, all that’s left is the space itself.

For 37 years, this home held a life. Birthdays. Holidays. Arguments. Late-night dinners. The everyday moments that never seem important while they’re happening, until one day you realize they were everything.

And now it’s quiet.

That’s the strange thing about homes.

They hold so much of us, and then one day we leave.

Before the next family moves in, there’s this small window where the house just sits still. Almost like it’s catching its breath.

And in that silence, two families who have never met are connected by the same place.

For one, it’s the end of a chapter.
For the other, it’s the beginning of one.

Same walls.
Same rooms.
A completely different life waiting to unfold.

That space in between, that’s the part of real estate people don’t always see.

But it’s the part that stays with us. 2 After 37 years, this house sits empty. The pictures are off the walls. The furniture is gone. The rooms are quiet. For the first time in a long time, all that’s left is the space itself. For 37 years, this home held a life. Birthdays. Holidays. Arguments. Late-night dinners. The everyday moments that never seem impo…
ninasotorealty Came to Anaheim for #tfsummit26 and in the middle of all the info overload, the wildest thing I stumble on? MySpace is coming back. Now I’m spiraling over my top eight. Rosario, Alicia, Mona, Jackie , easy. But do I add Genesis, Michelle, Angelique and then give a history lesson? She already called me old once. This is a crisis.
We might have to give a class 🤣😂🤣
@ali_211_cia if I have to teach you about MySpace you have no business being on MySpace. 🤣
NO SPACE! WHO has time for yet another platform?!?
I had MySpace lol! I remember one of the last messages I sent through the platform 😂
@genesisgonzalezrealtor staph it you were like 5 years old when it was no longer popular…..
This is a serious dilemma….
ninasotorealty Day 2 of Summit takeaways 1. You don’t have to be in the video to create content 2. Get to work. Ideas are great but you still have to do the work. 3. Great leaders always open doors and they help their team show up in the best position What are your takeaways????
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@rubennunez5480 🔥🔥🔥
Have fun!!
@maryannazzolinanjrealestate thank you! We are having so much fun
ninasotorealty From Boston to #tfsummit26 doing the 60% and staying hydrated
Is the floor flat?
You take off the sticker first..
@mountainturtle12012 except you don’t because there’s a piercer in the base
I was today years old when I learned you didn’t have to take the top off
Acting like you did something so incredible,
@whynottho69 wow you sure seem like a blast 😂
@whynottho69 she actually did something incredible. 1min after she did this 3 people came over to refill their water bottles. Sometimes the smallest acts create ripples that impact others.
Wow. Refilling the water dispenser.
@speck_lindsay you look exactly what i thought you would
ninasotorealty Enjoying Day 1 at #tfsummit26
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ninasotorealty We spent hours filming our new brand video. Then Michelle decided to change one line… Joan’s reaction was priceless. 😂 Sorry, Joan… this one was just too good not to share.
😂
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@glorisell_ortega can’t help myself 😂
I hate this. You're all fired!
Hahahaha
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ninasotorealty There’s a version of Salem that almost everyone knows. Then there’s the one we get to experience every day. That’s the Salem we’re proud to call home. We don’t just help people buy homes here. We have the privilege of introducing them to a community we genuinely love.
GAHD I love this town
👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️ incredible proud of you 🔥🔥🔥🔥
ninasotorealty A house gives you an address. Feeling at home is something else entirely. It’s knowing where to grab dinner after a long day. It’s recognizing your neighbors on an evening walk. It’s discovering the places that slowly become part of your routine. That’s why we believe helping someone move has always been about more than finding the right house.
Love it!! 😍❤️🙏
So proud to be a member of this team
🔥🔥🔥🔥let’s go!!
❤️❤️ words can’t describe how proud I am of you ❤️❤️ can’t wait to huge you 👏👏 you are the absolute best
please send it
ninasotorealty When you decide to hire a Realtor, you don’t just hire a company. You hire its people. The sign in the yard doesn’t answer your questions. A website can’t calm your nerves. Five-star reviews don’t answer the phone when you need someone. We do. We’re Nina-Soto Realty. Rooted in Salem. Committed to people.
My favorite place in the world
ninasotorealty ✨ The right home doesn’t just change where you live. It changes how you live. Some homes ask for constant attention. Others simply let you enjoy them. That’s what I love about 31 Symonds Street. ☀️ Natural light throughout the day. ☕ A private balcony for your morning coffee. 🍽️ An updated kitchen and renovated bathroom. 🏡 A beautifully maintained building where you can feel the pride of ownership from the moment you walk in. And yes... I have to mention the laundry room. 😊 It may seem like an unusual thing to point out, but sometimes it’s the little details that tell you the most about a home. It’s clean, comfortable, welcoming, and says a lot about how well this community is cared for. 📍Located just about a mile from downtown Salem and the commuter rail, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and a lifestyle that’s easy to enjoy. 💲Offered at $370,000 📩 If you’ve been looking for your first home—or simply a home that fits your life instead of demanding more from it—I’d love to show you this one.
😍😍😍
ninasotorealty
ninasotorealty Every once in a while, I have the opportunity to list a home that’s meant something to me long before I ever became a Realtor. “ Caption: There are homes you remember because of how they look. Then there are homes you remember because of how they make you feel. For me, 134 Highland Ave has always been one of those homes. When I finally had the opportunity to walk through the front door, I realized something. The reason this house stayed with me all these years wasn’t because it sits high above the street. It was because of what I found inside. A home that’s been thoughtfully updated while preserving everything that gives it warmth, personality, and character. Now it’s ready for its next family. 📍134 Highland Ave 🛏 4 Bedrooms 🛁 2 Bathrooms 📐 1,923 Sq Ft 🌳 19,502 Sq Ft Lot Open House Saturday & Sunday If this home feels like it could be your next chapter, I’d love to welcome you to the Open House this weekend.
I have been drooling at the Coming Soon sign while passing by
@rikki.pedia wait until you see it in person. You’re going to love this house.
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Don’t miss out!!
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ninasotorealty Should you renovate… or should you move? Over the past year, we’ve been meeting with homeowners throughout Salem and the North Shore who are all trying to answer the same question: What’s our next move? The interesting part is that these conversations almost never begin with, “We want to sell our house.” Instead, they sound more like this… “Is our home still the right fit for this stage of life?” “Should we renovate before we do anything else?” “Has our home’s value increased enough to make moving worthwhile?” “Would downsizing make more financial sense?” The truth is, there isn’t one right answer. The best decision depends on your goals, your finances, your timeline, today’s housing market, and what comes next for your family. That’s exactly why we created What’s Your Next Move? If your family has been asking, “What’s our next move?” this workshop was created for you. It’s an opportunity to slow down, explore your options, and better understand the path that’s right for you. This isn’t a real estate seminar or a market update. It’s an interactive workshop where you can ask questions, explore different scenarios, and better understand your options before making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. You’ll leave asking better questions, understanding your options more clearly, and feeling more confident about your next step. 📍 Nina-Soto Realty 116 Highland Ave Salem, MA 📅 Thursday, July 23 🕡 6:00 PM Attendance is intentionally limited to create a more personal conversation where everyone has the opportunity to participate. If this sounds like a conversation you’ve been having around your kitchen table, comment NEXT, and we’ll send you the registration link.
My question. Daily
@mortgagewithmona it’s incredible how often we get these questions. It’s so frequent that we decided to launch this program. More surprising is the amount of homeowners who think they are the only ones going through it. I’m excited for this program.
@ninasotorealty it’s awesome!
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@luzvabreu thank you very much. Super excited to launch this program in our community
One thing I’ve learned after more than 20 years in real estate is that most homeowners aren’t looking for someone to tell them what to do. They’re looking for someone who will help them understand their options. That’s exactly what this workshop is about.
ninasotorealty After 37 years, this house sits empty. The pictures are off the walls. The furniture is gone. The rooms are quiet. For the first time in a long time, all that’s left is the space itself. For 37 years, this home held a life. Birthdays. Holidays. Arguments. Late-night dinners. The everyday moments that never seem important while they’re happening, until one day you realize they were everything. And now it’s quiet. That’s the strange thing about homes. They hold so much of us, and then one day we leave. Before the next family moves in, there’s this small window where the house just sits still. Almost like it’s catching its breath. And in that silence, two families who have never met are connected by the same place. For one, it’s the end of a chapter. For the other, it’s the beginning of one. Same walls. Same rooms. A completely different life waiting to unfold. That space in between, that’s the part of real estate people don’t always see. But it’s the part that stays with us.
👏👏👏👏👏
This is the part of real estate people don’t really talk about enough. The space between one family leaving and another one starting over. That small window where the house sits still, carrying the weight of one story while waiting for the next one to begin.

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