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$171,804$59 / 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 $19,000 on Apr 20, 2015

55 WALNUT ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
0
Baths
2,908 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1840
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$172K
$162K low$182K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$19,000 · Apr 20, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,367 (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.$62,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,200

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.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.1 mi
H
Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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 Walnut 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 87% of homes in Salem County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Salem County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Salem 08079
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Salem County
  • Among the oldest 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
$76K$560K

This home is worth more than 39% 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$171,804
CheaperTypical $206,153Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,908 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,477 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1840
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 55 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Estimated valuepricier than$171,80439% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$596% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,908 ft²95% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac41% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than18403% of homesalmost no homes

About 55 Walnut St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Walnut St, Salem, NJ is $171,804 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $161,687 to $181,921. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

55 Walnut St, Salem, NJ last sold on Apr 20, 2015 for $19,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 55 Walnut St, Salem, NJ?

55 Walnut St, Salem, NJ has 2,908 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 55 Walnut St, Salem, NJ built?

55 Walnut St, Salem, NJ was built in 1840, making it 186 years old.

What schools serve 55 Walnut St, Salem, NJ?

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

Among the 3,227 homes in Salem 08079, it is worth more than 39% of them ($171,804 against a typical $206,153), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($59 against a typical $150), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,908 ft² against a typical 1,477 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1840 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Salem County, it is worth more than 13% 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 Walnut St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Walnut St, Salem, NJ was $5,367. The county assessed it at $62,200.

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