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$464,432
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 75How 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 $41,000 on Feb 22, 2005

988 MAIN ST

SALEM, NJ 08079
0
Baths
1.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$464K
$347K low$582K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$41,000 · Feb 22, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,860 (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.$541,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$486,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$192,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$541,400

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.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.73%
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
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 · 0.3 mi
H
Salem High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.5 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

988 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 95% of homes in Salem 08079
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Salem 08079
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Salem 08079

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$541K

This home is worth more than 95% 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$464,432
CheaperTypical $207,211Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size1.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 988 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalem 08079Salem County
Estimated valuepricier than$464,43295% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.5 ac81% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than200798% of homes96% of homes

About 988 Main St

How much is 988 Main St, Salem, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 988 Main St, Salem, NJ is $464,432 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $346,527 to $582,337. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 988 Main St, Salem, NJ last sell?

988 Main St, Salem, NJ last sold on Feb 22, 2005 for $41,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 988 Main St, Salem, NJ built?

988 Main St, Salem, NJ was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 988 Main St, Salem, NJ?

988 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 988 Main St, Salem, NJ compare to other homes in Salem 08079?

Among the 3,227 homes in Salem 08079, it is worth more than 95% of them ($464,432 against a typical $207,211), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (1.5 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2007 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Salem County, it is worth more than 90% 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 988 Main St, Salem, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 988 Main St, Salem, NJ was $3,860. The county assessed it at $541,400.

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