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242 LAFAYETTE ST

SALEM, MA 01970
5
Beds
2
Baths
3,788 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,105 (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.$937,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$213,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$723,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$847,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$923,023

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Saltonstall SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Salem Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

242 Lafayette 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Salem 01970
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in South Salem
  • Older than 95% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Salem 01970

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 01970.

Living area3,788 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 242 Lafayette St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth SalemSalem 01970Essex County
Living areabigger than3,788 ft²92% of homes96% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac81% of homes67% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than18706% of homes17% of homes5% of homes

About 242 Lafayette St

When did 242 Lafayette St, Salem, MA last sell?

242 Lafayette St, Salem, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Lafayette St, Salem, MA?

242 Lafayette St, Salem, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,788 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 242 Lafayette St, Salem, MA built?

242 Lafayette St, Salem, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Lafayette St, Salem, MA?

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

How does 242 Lafayette St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,788 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1870 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Lafayette St, Salem, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Lafayette St, Salem, MA was $10,105. The county assessed it at $937,400.

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