Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
37 FORRESTER ST
SALEM, MA 01970
8
Beds
2
Baths
3,402 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.
4,199 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1882
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.$8,234 (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.$726,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$201,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$525,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$650,100
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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.79%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(4)
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.
HEM
Salem Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
CarltonC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
Saltonstall SchoolC+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 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
37 Forrester 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 93% of homes in Salem 01970
- Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Essex County
- Older than 92% 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 area3,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 93% of homes nearby
Lot size4,199 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger
Bigger than 29% of homes nearby
Year built1882
OlderTypical 1920Newer
Newer than 20% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Salem Common | Salem 01970 | Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 3,402 ft² | 91% of homes | 93% of homes | 90% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 4,199 ft² | 56% of homes | 29% of homes | 10% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1882 | 69% of homes | 20% of homes | 8% of homes |
About 37 Forrester St
How big is 37 Forrester St, Salem, MA?
37 Forrester St, Salem, MA has 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,402 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.
When was 37 Forrester St, Salem, MA built?
37 Forrester St, Salem, MA was built in 1882, making it 144 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.
What schools serve 37 Forrester St, Salem, MA?
37 Forrester St, Salem, MA is assigned to Salem Preparatory High School (high); Carlton (elementary), rated C; Saltonstall School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 37 Forrester St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?
Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is bigger than 93% of them (3,402 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (4,199 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1882 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 37 Forrester St, Salem, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 37 Forrester St, Salem, MA was $8,234. The county assessed it at $726,100.
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