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$621,960$384 / ft²
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Last sold for $349,900 on May 13, 2005

243 SALEM ST

READING, MA 01867
Building report
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,618 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.
6.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$622K
$595K low$649K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$349,900 · May 13, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,413 (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.$585,100 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$585,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$573,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$612,511

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.56 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
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
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.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.

E
J. Warren Killam Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Reading Memorial High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Walter S. Parker Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01867These 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.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
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.25,631
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,912
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

243 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 less than 88% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Reading 01867
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Reading 01867

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

This home
$393K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Reading 01867.

How it measures up in Reading 01867

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 01867.

Estimated value$621,960
CheaperTypical $881,216Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$384
CheaperTypical $470Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,618 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,936 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size6.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 243 Salem St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 01867Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$621,96012% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38416% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,618 ft²32% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.11 ac88% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than200587% of homes91% of homes

About 243 Salem St

How much is 243 Salem St, Reading, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 Salem St, Reading, MA is $621,960 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $594,609 to $649,310. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 Salem St, Reading, MA last sell?

243 Salem St, Reading, MA last sold on May 13, 2005 for $349,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 243 Salem St, Reading, MA?

243 Salem St, Reading, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,618 square feet of living space.

When was 243 Salem St, Reading, MA built?

243 Salem St, Reading, MA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 243 Salem St, Reading, MA?

243 Salem St, Reading, MA is assigned to J. Warren Killam Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Reading Memorial High School (high), rated A-; Walter S. Parker Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 Salem St, Reading, MA compare to other homes in Reading 01867?

Among the 8,629 homes in Reading 01867, it is worth more than 12% of them ($621,960 against a typical $881,216), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($384 against a typical $470), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,618 ft² against a typical 1,936 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (6.11 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2005 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 29% 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 243 Salem St, Reading, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 243 Salem St, Reading, MA was $6,413. The county assessed it at $585,100.

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