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$434,205$576 / ft²
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16 CARLTON ST

SALEM, MA 01970
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
754 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.
2,269 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$434K
$411K low$458K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,081 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$359,900 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$359,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$362,615

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.

H
Salem Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
CarltonC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Saltonstall SchoolD+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.8 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

16 Carlton 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 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Salem 01970
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the smallest lots in Essex County
  • Older than 96% 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.

This home
$315K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 13% 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$434,205
CheaperTypical $611,594Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$576
CheaperTypical $417Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area754 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,653 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size2,269 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 16 Carlton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDerby Street/Waterfront DistrictSalem 01970Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$434,20526% of homes13% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57679% of homes92% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than754 ft²13% of homes5% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,269 ft²23% of homes6% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than185039% of homes10% of homes4% of homes

About 16 Carlton St

How much is 16 Carlton St, Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Carlton St, Salem, MA is $434,205 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $410,694 to $457,716. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Carlton St, Salem, MA last sell?

16 Carlton St, Salem, MA last sold on Feb 6, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 Carlton St, Salem, MA?

16 Carlton St, Salem, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 754 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 16 Carlton St, Salem, MA built?

16 Carlton St, Salem, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 16 Carlton St, Salem, MA?

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

How does 16 Carlton St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is worth more than 13% of them ($434,205 against a typical $611,594), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($576 against a typical $417), it is bigger than 5% of them (754 ft² against a typical 1,653 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,269 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1850 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 11% 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 16 Carlton St, Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Carlton St, Salem, MA was $4,081. The county assessed it at $359,900.

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