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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $509,000 on May 23, 2019

38 BALCOMB ST

SALEM, MA 01970
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,015 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.
3,999 ft²
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.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$509,000 · May 23, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,718 (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.$680,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$480,500

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.Duplex Single
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

E
BatesB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Salem Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Collins Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

38 Balcomb 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 68% of homes in Salem 01970
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 93% 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 area2,015 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size3,999 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 38 Balcomb St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth SalemSalem 01970Essex County
Living areabigger than2,015 ft²65% of homes68% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,999 ft²25% of homes25% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than188030% of homes20% of homes7% of homes

About 38 Balcomb St

When did 38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA last sell?

38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA last sold on May 23, 2019 for $509,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA?

38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,015 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA built?

38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA?

38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA is assigned to Bates (elementary), rated B+; Salem Preparatory High School (high); Collins Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is bigger than 68% of them (2,015 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (3,999 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1880 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 38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Balcomb St, Salem, MA was $7,718. The county assessed it at $680,600.

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