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$118,217$98 / 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 74How 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 $5,000 on Jul 14, 1983

247 CHESTNUT ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
0
Baths
1,212 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$118K
$88K low$149K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Jul 14, 1983

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,469 (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.$51,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,800

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.92 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.62%
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.Single Family Residence
CountySALEM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.

H
Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
John Fenwick Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 mi
M
Salem Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Salem City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08079These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,815
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.97 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,065
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,876
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

247 Chestnut 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 96% of homes in Salem County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Salem County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Salem County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Salem County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Salem 08079

What homes are worth in Salem 08079

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

This home
$75K$541K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Salem 08079.

How it measures up in Salem 08079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 08079.

Estimated value$118,217
CheaperTypical $205,560Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$98
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,212 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 247 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Estimated valuepricier than$118,21716% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9825% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,212 ft²29% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac41% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than198387% of homes79% of homes

About 247 Chestnut St

How much is 247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ is $118,217 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $87,911 to $148,523. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ last sell?

247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ last sold on Jul 14, 1983 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ?

247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ has 1,212 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ built?

247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ?

247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ is assigned to Salem High School (high), rated C+; John Fenwick Academy (elementary); Salem Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Salem City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ compare to other homes in Salem 08079?

Among the 3,227 homes in Salem 08079, it is worth more than 16% of them ($118,217 against a typical $205,560), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($98 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,212 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1983 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Salem County, it is worth more than 4% 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 247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 247 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ was $4,469. The county assessed it at $51,800.

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