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$301,537$198 / 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 87How 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

940 MAIN ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
0
Baths
1,525 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.
1889
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$302K
$264K low$339K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,978 (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.$213,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$162,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$213,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.63
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
31
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
83
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.64%
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.1 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.0.80
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 · 0.4 mi
H
Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.1 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

940 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
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Salem 08079
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Salem 08079
  • Older than 96% 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
$75K$541K

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$301,537
CheaperTypical $205,560Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,525 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 940 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Estimated valuepricier than$301,53773% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19870% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,525 ft²54% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac70% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than18898% of homes4% of homes

About 940 Main St

How much is 940 Main St, Salem, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 940 Main St, Salem, NJ is $301,537 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $263,592 to $339,482. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 940 Main St, Salem, NJ last sell?

940 Main St, Salem, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 940 Main St, Salem, NJ?

940 Main St, Salem, NJ has 1,525 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 940 Main St, Salem, NJ built?

940 Main St, Salem, NJ was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 940 Main St, Salem, NJ?

940 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 940 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 ($301,537 against a typical $205,560), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($198 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,525 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 8% of them (1889 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Salem County, it is worth more than 58% 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 940 Main St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Main St, Salem, NJ was $1,978. The county assessed it at $213,800.

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