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$880,544$521 / 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 94How 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

17 COUSINS ST

SALEM, MA 01970
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,690 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$881K
$828K low$933K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,461 (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.$692,100 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$691,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$677,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$676,133

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.12 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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 0.6 mi
E
CarltonC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Saltonstall SchoolD+
Middle · Grades KG–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

17 Cousins 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 more than 93% of homes in Derby Street/Waterfront District
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Salem 01970
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Derby Street/Waterfront District
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Derby Street/Waterfront District
  • Older than 90% 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
$313K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 91% 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$880,544
CheaperTypical $606,160Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$521
CheaperTypical $417Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,690 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,650 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 17 Cousins St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDerby Street/Waterfront DistrictSalem 01970Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$880,54493% of homes91% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52159% of homes84% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,690 ft²69% of homes53% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac87% of homes80% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than189055% of homes27% of homes10% of homes

About 17 Cousins St

How much is 17 Cousins St, Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Cousins St, Salem, MA is $880,544 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $828,214 to $932,874. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Cousins St, Salem, MA last sell?

17 Cousins St, Salem, MA last sold on Jul 11, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Cousins St, Salem, MA?

17 Cousins St, Salem, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,690 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 17 Cousins St, Salem, MA built?

17 Cousins St, Salem, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Cousins St, Salem, MA?

17 Cousins 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 17 Cousins St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is worth more than 91% of them ($880,544 against a typical $606,160), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($521 against a typical $417), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,690 ft² against a typical 1,650 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1890 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 72% 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 17 Cousins St, Salem, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Cousins St, Salem, MA was $7,461. The county assessed it at $692,100.

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