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$544,543$423 / 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 89How 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 $525,000 on Sep 15, 2025

20 MESSER AVE

SALEM, NH 03079
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,286 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$545K
$483K low$606K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$525,000 · Sep 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,808 (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.$374,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$144,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$230,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$370,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$463,125

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyROCKINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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
William T. Barron Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Woodbury SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Salem School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 03079These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,843
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,193 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,239
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,726
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

20 Messer Ave 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 Salem 03079
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Salem 03079

What homes are worth in Salem 03079

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

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$245K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Salem 03079.

How it measures up in Salem 03079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 03079.

Estimated value$544,543
CheaperTypical $623,837Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$423
CheaperTypical $385Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,286 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,492 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 20 Messer Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 03079Rockingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$544,54330% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42363% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,286 ft²39% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac21% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than195718% of homes19% of homes

About 20 Messer Ave

How much is 20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH is $544,543 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $483,286 to $605,800. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH last sell?

20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH last sold on Sep 15, 2025 for $525,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH?

20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,286 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH built?

20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH?

20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH is assigned to William T. Barron Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Salem High School (high), rated C+; Woodbury School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH compare to other homes in Salem 03079?

Among the 11,053 homes in Salem 03079, it is worth more than 30% of them ($544,543 against a typical $623,837), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($423 against a typical $385), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,286 ft² against a typical 1,492 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1957 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Rockingham County, it is worth more than 33% 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 20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Messer Ave, Salem, NH was $6,808. The county assessed it at $374,900.

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