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$453,572$344 / 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 93How 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 $122,900 on Aug 3, 1998

8 JAMES ST

SALEM, NH 03079
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,318 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$454K
$423K low$484K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$122,900 · Aug 3, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,519 (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.$303,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$137,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$447,545

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.Conventional
CountyROCKINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(6)

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
North Salem Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Woodbury SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Salem High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Salem School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 03079These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,843
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,193 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,239
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,726
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

8 James 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 84% of homes in Salem 03079
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Rockingham County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Salem 03079

What homes are worth in Salem 03079

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

This home
$241K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Salem 03079.

How it measures up in Salem 03079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 03079.

Estimated value$453,572
CheaperTypical $583,836Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$344
CheaperTypical $365Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,318 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 8 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 03079Rockingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$453,57216% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34439% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,318 ft²41% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac35% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than195013% of homes16% of homes

About 8 James St

How much is 8 James St, Salem, NH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 James St, Salem, NH is $453,572 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $422,652 to $484,492. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 James St, Salem, NH last sell?

8 James St, Salem, NH last sold on Aug 3, 1998 for $122,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 James St, Salem, NH?

8 James St, Salem, NH has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,318 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 8 James St, Salem, NH built?

8 James St, Salem, NH was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 James St, Salem, NH?

8 James St, Salem, NH is assigned to North Salem Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Woodbury School (middle), rated B-; Salem High School (high), rated B. All sit in Salem School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 James St, Salem, NH compare to other homes in Salem 03079?

Among the 11,053 homes in Salem 03079, it is worth more than 16% of them ($453,572 against a typical $583,836), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($344 against a typical $365), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,318 ft² against a typical 1,485 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1950 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Rockingham County, it is worth more than 19% 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 8 James St, Salem, NH?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 James St, Salem, NH was $5,519. The county assessed it at $303,900.

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