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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $525,000 on Oct 18, 2019

5 VALE ST

SALEM, MA 01970
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,122 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.
3,115 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.$525,000 · Oct 18, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,777 (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.$685,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$195,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$490,300

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.0.07
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(11)

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 · 0.2 mi
E
Saltonstall SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Salem Preparatory High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

5 Vale 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 72% of homes in Salem 01970
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Mill Hill

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 area2,122 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size3,115 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 5 Vale St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMill HillSalem 01970Essex County
Living areabigger than2,122 ft²61% of homes72% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,115 ft²22% of homes15% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than192085% of homes53% of homes30% of homes

About 5 Vale St

When did 5 Vale St, Salem, MA last sell?

5 Vale St, Salem, MA last sold on Oct 18, 2019 for $525,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Vale St, Salem, MA?

5 Vale St, Salem, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,122 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 5 Vale St, Salem, MA built?

5 Vale St, Salem, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Vale St, Salem, MA?

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

How does 5 Vale St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is bigger than 72% of them (2,122 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (3,115 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1920 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 5 Vale St, Salem, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Vale St, Salem, MA was $7,777. The county assessed it at $685,800.

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