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$304,530$175 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $200,000 on Dec 10, 2007

897 MAIN ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
0
Baths
1,740 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.
0.8 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

$305K
$292K low$318K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · Dec 10, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,269 (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.$246,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$191,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$246,700

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.0.80
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

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.

E
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Salem High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 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

897 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.

  • Worth more than 73% of homes in Salem 08079
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Salem 08079
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Salem 08079
  • Older than 90% 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$542K

This home is worth more than 73% 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$304,530
CheaperTypical $213,572Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$175
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,740 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 897 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Estimated valuepricier than$304,53073% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17558% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,740 ft²66% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac70% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than190021% of homes10% of homes

About 897 Main St

How much is 897 Main St, Salem, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 Main St, Salem, NJ is $304,530 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $291,554 to $317,506. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 Main St, Salem, NJ last sell?

897 Main St, Salem, NJ last sold on Dec 10, 2007 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 897 Main St, Salem, NJ?

897 Main St, Salem, NJ has 1,740 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 897 Main St, Salem, NJ built?

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

What schools serve 897 Main St, Salem, NJ?

897 Main St, Salem, NJ is assigned to Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 897 Main St, Salem, NJ compare to other homes in Salem 08079?

Among the 3,227 homes in Salem 08079, it is worth more than 73% of them ($304,530 against a typical $213,572), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($175 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,740 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1900 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Salem County, it is worth more than 59% 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 897 Main St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Main St, Salem, NJ was $2,269. The county assessed it at $246,700.

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