Affordable Housing for Households with at Least One Member Age 62+

Braintree, and Salem, MA (May 6, 2025) – Peabody Properties, an affiliate of The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, announces that applications are available now for St. James Residences.  The Residences at St. James, a new 62+ community, is set to open in late fall 2025. Located at 160 Federal Street in Salem's historic McIntire District, The Residences at St. James offers 32 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments in the restored former St. James School building.

The Residences at St. James provides a unique living experience with a range of amenities, including modern kitchens with energy-efficient appliances, laundry facilities, outdoor patio, a community room, and on-site parking.  The apartments also feature high ceilings and large windows, spacious layouts and smoke-free living.  All utilities (heat, electricity, and water) are included.

Residents will enjoy the convenience of being located near the Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center and downtown Salem, with easy access to cultural events, exercise classes, restaurants, shops, and parks. The community also offers convenient access to MBTA bus and commuter rail stations for travel to the greater Boston area.

For more information about The Residences at St. James, please visit The Residences at St. James.

“We are excited to open applications for The Residences at St. James,” said Melissa Fish-Crane, principal and CEO of The Peabody Companies. “This project not only preserves the historic charm of the former schools, but also strengthens the community by offering modern, efficient, and affordable housing to meet the needs of households with at least one senior member.”

 For more information, please email info@northshorecdc.org.