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$438,235
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 $345,000 on Jul 22, 2015

21 CROSS ST

SALEM, MA 01970
0
Baths
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$438K
$415K low$461K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$345,000 · Jul 22, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,929 (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.$611,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$170,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$440,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$637,070

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.0.11
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Salem Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Saltonstall SchoolC+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.0 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

21 Cross 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 Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% 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.

This home
$313K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 14% 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$438,235
CheaperTypical $611,373Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

How 21 Cross St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBridge Street NeckSalem 01970Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$438,23514% of homes14% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac68% of homes38% of homes14% of homes

About 21 Cross St

How much is 21 Cross St, Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Cross St, Salem, MA is $438,235 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $415,387 to $461,083. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Cross St, Salem, MA last sell?

21 Cross St, Salem, MA last sold on Jul 22, 2015 for $345,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 21 Cross St, Salem, MA?

21 Cross St, Salem, MA is assigned to Carlton (elementary), rated C; Salem Preparatory High School (high); 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 21 Cross St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is worth more than 14% of them ($438,235 against a typical $611,373) and its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 11% 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 21 Cross St, Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Cross St, Salem, MA was $6,929. The county assessed it at $611,000.

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