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$1,165,601$684 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $597,000 on Sep 19, 2014

20 SALEM ST

NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,704 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.
3,580 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1800
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$597,000 · Sep 19, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,913 (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.$930,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$404,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$526,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,099,055

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.Conventional
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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(10)

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.

M
Rupert a Nock Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Newburyport High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Francis T Bresnahan Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.9 mi

District: Newburyport School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01950These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,289
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,703 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$131,092
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,796
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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 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 more than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Newburyport 01950

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

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$232K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Newburyport 01950.

How it measures up in Newburyport 01950

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newburyport 01950.

Estimated value$1,165,601
CheaperTypical $917,258Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$684
CheaperTypical $570Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,666 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size3,580 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1800
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 20 Salem St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewburyport 01950Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,165,60172% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$68476% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²52% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,580 ft²14% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than18006% of homesalmost no homes

About 20 Salem St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Salem St, Newburyport, MA is $1,165,601 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,106,702 to $1,224,500. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

20 Salem St, Newburyport, MA last sold on Sep 19, 2014 for $597,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 Salem St, Newburyport, MA?

20 Salem St, Newburyport, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,704 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 20 Salem St, Newburyport, MA built?

20 Salem St, Newburyport, MA was built in 1800, making it 226 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 Salem St, Newburyport, MA?

20 Salem St, Newburyport, MA is assigned to Rupert a Nock Middle School (middle), rated B+; Newburyport High School (high), rated A-; Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Newburyport School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Salem St, Newburyport, MA compare to other homes in Newburyport 01950?

Among the 7,292 homes in Newburyport 01950, it is worth more than 72% of them ($1,165,601 against a typical $917,258), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($684 against a typical $570), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,666 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (3,580 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1800 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 88% 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 Salem St, Newburyport, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Salem St, Newburyport, MA was $8,913. The county assessed it at $930,400.

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