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$521,849$1,160 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $250,000 on Aug 15, 2008

181 SALEM ST

BOSTON, MA 02113
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
450 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.
450 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$522K
$491K low$552K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Aug 15, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,966 (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.$428,800 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$428,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$467,875

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountySUFFOLK
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
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(7)

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
Eliot K-8 SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Charlestown High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02113These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.50%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,619
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.67,574 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,491
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,316
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

181 Salem 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 North End
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Boston 02113

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

This home
$393K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Boston 02113.

How it measures up in Boston 02113

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02113.

Estimated value$521,849
CheaperTypical $666,699Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1160
CheaperTypical $1056Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area450 ft²
SmallerTypical 779 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size450 ft²
SmallerTypical 741 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 181 Salem St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth EndBoston 02113Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$521,84911% of homes21% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$116065% of homes75% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than450 ft²7% of homes11% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than450 ft²8% of homes12% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than188017% of homes7% of homes6% of homes

About 181 Salem St

How much is 181 Salem St, Boston, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 181 Salem St, Boston, MA is $521,849 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $491,475 to $552,223. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 181 Salem St, Boston, MA last sell?

181 Salem St, Boston, MA last sold on Aug 15, 2008 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 181 Salem St, Boston, MA?

181 Salem St, Boston, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 450 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 181 Salem St, Boston, MA built?

181 Salem St, Boston, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 181 Salem St, Boston, MA?

181 Salem St, Boston, MA is assigned to Eliot K-8 School (elementary), rated A-; Charlestown High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 181 Salem St, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02113?

Among the 1,750 homes in Boston 02113, it is worth more than 21% of them ($521,849 against a typical $666,699), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($1160 against a typical $1056), it is bigger than 11% of them (450 ft² against a typical 779 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (450 ft² against a typical 741 ft²) and it is newer than 7% of them (1880 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 21% 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 181 Salem St, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 181 Salem St, Boston, MA was $4,966. The county assessed it at $428,800.

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