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$500,803$425 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $128,000 on Dec 11, 1987

1 ORCHARD ST

SALEM, MA 01970
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,178 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,657 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1820
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$501K
$437K low$565K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$128,000 · Dec 11, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,915 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$548,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$257,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$291,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$430,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$552,340

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
CarltonC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Salem Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Collins Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Salem School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01970These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,728
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,443 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,271
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

1 Orchard St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Salem 01970

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$316K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Salem 01970.

How it measures up in Salem 01970

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 01970.

Estimated value$500,803
CheaperTypical $605,053Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$425
CheaperTypical $417Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,658 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size2,657 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1820
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 1 Orchard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth SalemSalem 01970Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$500,80322% of homes26% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42544% of homes53% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,178 ft²21% of homes24% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,657 ft²7% of homes7% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than18204% of homes5% of homes2% of homes

About 1 Orchard St

How much is 1 Orchard St, Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1 Orchard St, Salem, MA is $500,803 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $436,667 to $564,939. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1 Orchard St, Salem, MA last sell?

1 Orchard St, Salem, MA last sold on Dec 11, 1987 for $128,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1 Orchard St, Salem, MA?

1 Orchard St, Salem, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,178 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 1 Orchard St, Salem, MA built?

1 Orchard St, Salem, MA was built in 1820, making it 206 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1 Orchard St, Salem, MA?

1 Orchard St, Salem, MA is assigned to Carlton (elementary), rated C; Salem Preparatory High School (high); Collins Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1 Orchard St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is worth more than 26% of them ($500,803 against a typical $605,053), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($425 against a typical $417), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,178 ft² against a typical 1,658 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,657 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1820 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 18% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1 Orchard St, Salem, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1 Orchard St, Salem, MA was $5,915. The county assessed it at $548,700.

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