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$180,993$122 / 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 94How 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 $125,000 on Oct 5, 2020

288 PEARL ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
0
Baths
1,489 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$181K
$170K low$192K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Oct 5, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,686 (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.$65,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,900

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.26 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.33
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Salem Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.6 mi
E
John Fenwick Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 mi
H
Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

288 Pearl 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 85% of homes in Salem County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Salem County
  • Newer than 74% 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
$73K$535K

This home is worth more than 42% 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$180,993
CheaperTypical $204,461Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,489 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 288 Pearl St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Estimated valuepricier than$180,99342% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12239% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,489 ft²51% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac53% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than196474% of homes60% of homes

About 288 Pearl St

How much is 288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ is $180,993 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $170,191 to $191,795. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ last sell?

288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ last sold on Oct 5, 2020 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ?

288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ has 1,489 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ built?

288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

What schools serve 288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ?

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

How does 288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ compare to other homes in Salem 08079?

Among the 3,227 homes in Salem 08079, it is worth more than 42% of them ($180,993 against a typical $204,461), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($122 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,489 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1964 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Salem County, it is worth more than 15% 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 288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 288 Pearl St, Salem, NJ was $5,686. The county assessed it at $65,900.

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