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$68,193$56 / 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 89How 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 $50,000 on Aug 29, 2024

87 CHESTNUT ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
0
Baths
1,214 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.
2,243 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$68K
$61K low$76K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Aug 29, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,122 (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.$24,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,600

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.45%
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.0.05
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 0.2 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

87 Chestnut 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Salem County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Salem County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Salem County
  • Among the smallest lots in Salem County
  • Older than 81% 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
$71K$545K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$68,193
CheaperTypical $205,839Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$56
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,214 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,477 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size2,243 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 87 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Estimated valuepricier than$68,193almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$565% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,214 ft²29% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,243 ft²3% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192534% of homes19% of homes

About 87 Chestnut St

How much is 87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ is $68,193 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $60,578 to $75,808. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ last sell?

87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ last sold on Aug 29, 2024 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ?

87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ has 1,214 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ built?

87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.

What schools serve 87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ?

87 Chestnut 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 87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ compare to other homes in Salem 08079?

Among the 3,227 homes in Salem 08079, it is worth more than almost none of them ($68,193 against a typical $205,839), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($56 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,214 ft² against a typical 1,477 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,243 ft² against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1925 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Salem County, it is worth more than almost no 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 87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 87 Chestnut St, Salem, NJ was $2,122. The county assessed it at $24,600.

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