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$372,378$509 / ft²
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Last sold for $157,000 on Mar 19, 2010

16 FOSTER ST

SALEM, MA 01970
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
731 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.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$372K
$366K low$379K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$157,000 · Mar 19, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,591 (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.$316,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$316,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$311,695

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.24 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.Condominium
CountyESSEX
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.Electric
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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 · 0.6 mi
M
Collins Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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 Foster 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 94% of homes in Salem 01970
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in North Salem
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in North Salem
  • Newer than 95% of homes in North Salem

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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$315K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 6% 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$372,378
CheaperTypical $610,636Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$509
CheaperTypical $422Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area731 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 16 Foster St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth SalemSalem 01970Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$372,3788% of homes6% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50989% of homes79% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than731 ft²3% of homes4% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than198095% of homes85% of homes71% of homes

About 16 Foster St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Foster St, Salem, MA is $372,378 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $365,546 to $379,210. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

16 Foster St, Salem, MA last sold on Mar 19, 2010 for $157,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16 Foster St, Salem, MA?

16 Foster St, Salem, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 731 square feet of living space.

When was 16 Foster St, Salem, MA built?

16 Foster St, Salem, MA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16 Foster St, Salem, MA?

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

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

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is worth more than 6% of them ($372,378 against a typical $610,636), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($509 against a typical $422), it is bigger than 4% of them (731 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²) and it is newer than 85% of them (1980 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 6% 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 Foster St, Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Foster St, Salem, MA was $3,591. The county assessed it at $316,700.

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