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Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $2,000 on Dec 26, 2003

859 MAIN ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
0
Baths
1,144 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.
2.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,000 · Dec 26, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,079 (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.$186,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$116,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$116,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$186,400

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.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
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
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 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

859 Main 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.

  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Salem County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Salem 08079
  • Older than 90% of homes in Salem County

How it measures up in Salem 08079

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salem 08079.

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,467 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size2.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 859 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²23% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.53 ac89% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than190021% of homes10% of homes

About 859 Main St

When did 859 Main St, Salem, NJ last sell?

859 Main St, Salem, NJ last sold on Dec 26, 2003 for $2,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 859 Main St, Salem, NJ built?

859 Main St, Salem, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 859 Main St, Salem, NJ?

859 Main St, Salem, NJ is assigned to Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 859 Main St, Salem, NJ compare to other homes in Salem 08079?

Among the 3,227 homes in Salem 08079, it is bigger than 23% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,467 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (2.53 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1900 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 859 Main St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Main St, Salem, NJ was $2,079. The county assessed it at $186,400.

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