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$558,620$454 / 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 $37,700 on Sep 1, 1979

29 PUTNAM ST

SALEM, MA 01970
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,231 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$559K
$525K low$592K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,700 · Sep 1, 1979

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,662 (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.$499,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$203,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$296,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$477,090

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
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.Hot Water
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(6)

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.

M
Collins Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Witchcraft HeightsC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Salem High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

29 Putnam 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 73% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Gallows Hill
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 93% 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.

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$304K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 37% 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$558,620
CheaperTypical $610,374Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$454
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,231 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 29 Putnam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGallows HillSalem 01970Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$558,62032% of homes37% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45470% of homes63% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,231 ft²23% of homes26% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac36% of homes34% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than188026% of homes20% of homes7% of homes

About 29 Putnam St

How much is 29 Putnam St, Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 29 Putnam St, Salem, MA is $558,620 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $525,120 to $592,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 29 Putnam St, Salem, MA last sell?

29 Putnam St, Salem, MA last sold on Sep 1, 1979 for $37,700, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 29 Putnam St, Salem, MA?

29 Putnam St, Salem, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,231 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 29 Putnam St, Salem, MA built?

29 Putnam St, Salem, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 29 Putnam St, Salem, MA?

29 Putnam St, Salem, MA is assigned to Collins Middle School (middle), rated B-; Witchcraft Heights (elementary), rated C; Salem High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 29 Putnam St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is worth more than 37% of them ($558,620 against a typical $610,374), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($454 against a typical $421), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,231 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1880 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 27% 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 29 Putnam St, Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 29 Putnam St, Salem, MA was $5,662. The county assessed it at $499,300.

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