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$104,681$107 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

81 ELM ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
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Baths
980 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.
3,302 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.

Valuation

$105K
$89K low$120K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,890 (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.$33,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$33,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.49%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.08
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

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

E
John Fenwick Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.3 mi
M
Salem Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Salem High SchoolD-
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

81 Elm 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 98% of homes in Salem County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Salem County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Salem County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% 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
$73K$554K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$104,681
CheaperTypical $214,563Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$107
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,479 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size3,302 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 81 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Estimated valuepricier than$104,68110% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10731% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than980 ft²12% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,302 ft²7% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than192031% of homes17% of homes

About 81 Elm St

How much is 81 Elm St, Salem, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Elm St, Salem, NJ is $104,681 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $89,266 to $120,096. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Elm St, Salem, NJ last sell?

81 Elm St, Salem, NJ last sold on Oct 24, 1989, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Elm St, Salem, NJ?

81 Elm St, Salem, NJ has 980 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 81 Elm St, Salem, NJ built?

81 Elm St, Salem, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 81 Elm St, Salem, NJ?

81 Elm St, Salem, NJ is assigned to John Fenwick Academy (elementary); Salem Middle School (middle), rated F; Salem High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Salem City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 Elm St, Salem, NJ compare to other homes in Salem 08079?

Among the 3,227 homes in Salem 08079, it is worth more than 10% of them ($104,681 against a typical $214,563), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($107 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 12% of them (980 ft² against a typical 1,479 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (3,302 ft² 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 2% 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 81 Elm St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Elm St, Salem, NJ was $2,890. The county assessed it at $33,500.

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