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$572,541$419 / 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 96How 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 $19,000 on Jan 1, 1977

2 WAITE ST

SALEM, MA 01970
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,366 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.
2,492 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

$573K
$550K low$595K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$19,000 · Jan 1, 1977

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,047 (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.$560,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$191,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$369,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$494,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$524,291

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.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.79%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.3 mi
H
Salem Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Saltonstall SchoolD+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.5 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

2 Waite 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 70% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Bridge Street Neck

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
$316K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 41% 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$572,541
CheaperTypical $605,794Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$419
CheaperTypical $418Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,366 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size2,492 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 2 Waite St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBridge Street NeckSalem 01970Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$572,54150% of homes41% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41938% of homes51% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,366 ft²40% of homes34% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,492 ft²17% of homes7% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than190082% of homes35% of homes20% of homes

About 2 Waite St

How much is 2 Waite St, Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2 Waite St, Salem, MA is $572,541 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $550,450 to $594,632. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2 Waite St, Salem, MA last sell?

2 Waite St, Salem, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1977 for $19,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2 Waite St, Salem, MA?

2 Waite St, Salem, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,366 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 2 Waite St, Salem, MA built?

2 Waite St, Salem, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2 Waite St, Salem, MA?

2 Waite St, Salem, MA is assigned to Carlton (elementary), rated C; Salem Preparatory High School (high); 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 2 Waite St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is worth more than 41% of them ($572,541 against a typical $605,794), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($419 against a typical $418), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,366 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,492 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 30% 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 2 Waite St, Salem, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Waite St, Salem, MA was $6,047. The county assessed it at $560,900.

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