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$169,881$81 / 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 92How 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 $116,500 on Oct 7, 2004

55 CHESTNUT ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
0
Baths
2,101 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.
0.16 ac
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.

Valuation

$170K
$156K low$183K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$116,500 · Oct 7, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,625 (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.$56,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,500

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.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Salem Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.1 mi
E
John Fenwick Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.2 mi
H
Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

55 Chestnut 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 88% of homes in Salem County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Salem County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Salem 08079
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Salem County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Salem County

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
$72K$505K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$169,881
CheaperTypical $212,317Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$81
CheaperTypical $152Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area2,101 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,480 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 55 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Estimated valuepricier than$169,88135% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8116% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,101 ft²81% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac32% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than192031% of homes17% of homes

About 55 Chestnut St

How much is 55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ is $169,881 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $156,348 to $183,414. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ last sell?

55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ last sold on Oct 7, 2004 for $116,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ?

55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ has 2,101 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ built?

55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ?

55 Chestnut 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 55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ compare to other homes in Salem 08079?

Among the 3,227 homes in Salem 08079, it is worth more than 35% of them ($169,881 against a typical $212,317), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($81 against a typical $152), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,101 ft² against a typical 1,480 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1920 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Salem County, it is worth more than 12% 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 55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ was $4,625. The county assessed it at $56,500.

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