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$829,496$377 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $530,000 on Jun 22, 2020

6 COTTAGE ST

SALEM, MA 01970
3
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,200 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$829K
$761K low$898K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$530,000 · Jun 22, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,919 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$641,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$216,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$422,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$570,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$703,515

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Horace Mann LaboratoryD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Salem High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Collins Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 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

6 Cottage 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 more than 95% of homes in Castle Hill
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Castle Hill
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Castle Hill
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Castle Hill
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Castle Hill

What homes are worth in Salem 01970

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$314K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Salem 01970.

How it measures up in Salem 01970

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 01970.

Estimated value$829,496
CheaperTypical $611,752Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$377
CheaperTypical $417Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area2,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 6 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCastle HillSalem 01970Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$829,49695% of homes87% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37724% of homes34% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than2,200 ft²79% of homes74% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac73% of homes69% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than196381% of homes70% of homes57% of homes

About 6 Cottage St

How much is 6 Cottage St, Salem, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6 Cottage St, Salem, MA is $829,496 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $760,557 to $898,435. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6 Cottage St, Salem, MA last sell?

6 Cottage St, Salem, MA last sold on Jun 22, 2020 for $530,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 6 Cottage St, Salem, MA?

6 Cottage St, Salem, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,200 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 6 Cottage St, Salem, MA built?

6 Cottage St, Salem, MA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6 Cottage St, Salem, MA?

6 Cottage St, Salem, MA is assigned to Horace Mann Laboratory (elementary), rated D; Salem High School (high), rated C-; Collins Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 6 Cottage St, Salem, MA compare to other homes in Salem 01970?

Among the 12,071 homes in Salem 01970, it is worth more than 87% of them ($829,496 against a typical $611,752), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($377 against a typical $417), it is bigger than 74% of them (2,200 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1963 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 67% 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 6 Cottage St, Salem, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 6 Cottage St, Salem, MA was $6,919. The county assessed it at $641,800.

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