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$917,802$614 / 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 85How 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 $84,000 on Jan 12, 1984

20 OLIVER ST

SALEM, MA 01970
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,496 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.
2,082 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1819
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$918K
$784K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$84,000 · Jan 12, 1984

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,775 (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.$597,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$190,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$407,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$988,285

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.Historical
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.3 mi
E
CarltonC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Saltonstall SchoolC+
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

20 Oliver 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 92% of homes in Salem 01970
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Salem 01970
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the smallest lots in Essex County
  • Older than 98% 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.

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$312K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 92% 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$917,802
CheaperTypical $611,382Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$614
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,496 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size2,082 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1819
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 20 Oliver St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem CommonSalem 01970Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$917,80285% of homes92% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61492% of homes95% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,496 ft²50% of homes40% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,082 ft²9% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than181920% of homes4% of homes2% of homes

About 20 Oliver St

How much is 20 Oliver St, Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Oliver St, Salem, MA is $917,802 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $783,535 to $1,052,069. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Oliver St, Salem, MA last sell?

20 Oliver St, Salem, MA last sold on Jan 12, 1984 for $84,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20 Oliver St, Salem, MA?

20 Oliver St, Salem, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,496 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 20 Oliver St, Salem, MA built?

20 Oliver St, Salem, MA was built in 1819, making it 207 years old. It is a historical home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 20 Oliver St, Salem, MA?

20 Oliver St, Salem, MA is assigned to Salem Preparatory High School (high); Carlton (elementary), rated C; Saltonstall School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Oliver St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is worth more than 92% of them ($917,802 against a typical $611,382), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($614 against a typical $421), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,496 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,082 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1819 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 74% 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 Oliver St, Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Oliver St, Salem, MA was $6,775. The county assessed it at $597,400.

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