42 Ward St, Salem, NJ 08079
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OFF MARKET

$224,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,650 sqft

42 Ward St, Salem, NJ 08079

Est. Refi. Payment $1,745/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 10, 2024 for $195,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$224K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$14K (+6.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$29K (+15%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +607% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$224K
August 2026$222K
July 2026$226K
June 2026$227K
May 2026$227K
April 2026$223K
March 2026$219K
February 2026$218K
January 2026$218K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
266 Grant St, Salem, NJ
0.31
Single-Family Home
$165,000
02/19/26
4
1
1,368
77 7th St, Salem, NJ
0.26
Single-Family Home
$145,000
06/18/26
4
1
1,386
106 8th St, Salem, NJ
0.34
Single-Family Home
$154,500
11/06/25
4
2
1,170
4 Walnut St, Salem, NJ
0.33
Single-Family Home
$243,000
04/15/26
4
2
2,536
52 7th St, Salem, NJ
0.31
Single-Family Home
$75,000
08/03/26
4
2
1,672
31 8th St, Salem, NJ
0.37
Single-Family Home
$180,000
06/05/26
3
2
1,303
116 8th St, Salem, NJ
0.34
Single-Family Home
$155,000
11/21/25
3
1
1,444

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
29 Ward St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.02
$180,800
3
2
1,112
Off Market
178 Griffith St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.05
$95,000
4
1
2,282
For Sale
49 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.07
$268,900
5
2.5
2,459
Off Market
37 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.08
$226,200
6
-
5,028
Off Market
176 Griffith St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.07
$125,000
3
2
1,280
For Sale
35 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.09
$281,200
4
2.5
3,118
Off Market
44 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.11
$244,700
6
3
2,563
Off Market
52 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.12
$150,000
7
2.5
3,135
Recently Sold
50 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.12
$255,000
5
2.5
3,828
Recently Sold
18 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.18
$235,870
2
1
1,546
Recently Sold
17 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
0.18
$233,000
3
1.5
2,456
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 42 Ward St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
1,650 sqft
$136/sqft
Open Parking

About this House

What's unique:New flooring throughoutBrand new kitchenFresh paintBeautiful kitchenGranite countertops
Open House Saturday, 12/15 2:30-4:30pm and Sunday, 12/16 12-2pm. Welcome Home...the only thing you need to do is move in! This spacious property has been completely updated! Brand new kitchen and bathrooms, new flooring throughout, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and fresh paint. Update after update...they can't all be listed here!The heart of this home is the beautiful kitchen with adjoining dining and/or family room making it perfect for all of your gatherings.Need more space?Walk outside and enjoy your backyard and get ready for easy outdoor entertaining.You'll find 4 spacious bedrooms, a renovated full bathroom, as well as a  renovated half bathroom. There is an unfinished basement with plenty of room for storage. You won't want to miss out on this gem!
42 Ward St, Salem, NJ 08079 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,650 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for $195,000 on May 10, 2024 (2% below the $199,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $224,200, with a rent estimate of $1,839/month.
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Theapia Best, (609) 346-5336
Prime Realty Partners
Bought with: Megan Payne, (856) 689-0848, Weichert Realtors-Haddonfield
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#NJSA2009076

Home Details for 42 Ward St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1650 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Brick/MortarNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1650 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 130000600032

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 10 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: SALEMCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: Salem County Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: Salem County Public SchoolsHigh School District: Salem County Public Schools

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1650 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3960 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Negotiable, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: NJSA2009076Municipality: SALEM CITYAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1650

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 10, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2009076
Sold
$195,000
Mar 27, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2009076
Pending
$199,900
Feb 6, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2009076
PendingToActive
$199,900
Feb 2, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2009076
Contingent
$199,900
Jan 12, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #NJSA2009076
PriceChange
$199,900
Price decreased by 2%

Market trends in Salem

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Available listings
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What Locals Say about Salem

At least 73 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 65 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 32 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 18 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Kayana Benson
    "My neighbors, are very friendly, they are some great helpful people but you have to be careful who you surround yourself and tell business too, overall salem is a small community in everybody just trying to do the same thing in that’s living day by day."
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  • Peggy Brown
    "I don’t know of any events that were held that would make me say that my neighborhood special st all."
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  • Famgoon Chop
    "The town is horrible no shopping store nothing ! In it’s also very dangerous . In a bad environment to raise kids "
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  • Angelashockley56
    "None anymore it's a small town with a lot of violence crime.There's no grocery store you need a vehicle to go to the mall or any other department store."
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  • Angelashockley56
    "There are buses my city is small so it's not far to walk to a bus that comes each way every 25 30min."
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  • Kiersten H.
    "I know all the dogs in my area, when one gets out of the yard anyone who is available to help joins in. I’ve personally returned neighbors dogs that wandered in my yard to play with my dog. There are allot of sidewalks, most maintained, some not. There’s also allot of areas of nature walks to check out"
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  • Jefferson B.
    "Gun shots gun shots gun shots. Place is horrible. Would not recommend moving here. Cheap rent isn’t worth your life. "
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  • Kiersten H.
    "We have lived here for 3 years now. We love the neighbors, the city is getting rid of the bad seeds in town and allot of great people are coming in. So much history and new businesses are popping up, soul food, distilleries, little shops. Great place! "
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  • Kiersten H.
    "On 8th street there is a strong sense of community, we all know each other and we are all interested in the rich history and development of the city. Low taxes and great neighbors, as a PhD student at Rutgers I feel welcome as a homeowner in the area. I highly recommend. "
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  • Kiersten H.
    "My neighborhood has many historical homes. Poor individuals have been moving out, and more businesses are moving in. Very low taxes "
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  • Waynelipk0
    "Quaint little "shore" feeling town. No businesses so you have to drive to get anything. neighbors are all friendly. "
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  • Orlando M.
    "People usually got the dogs in cages They do not pick up after the dogs they do not care after their dogs they have their dogs always locked up in cages"
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  • Puniboy
    "i live along the main highway where there are no sidewalks. getting anywhere requires driving. people tend to use the shoulder of the road to pass vehicles turning in the opposite direction"
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  • shorty
    "Chestnut Terrace is similar to living in Elsinboro. Quiet, safe, and good neighbors. Great place for walks and bike rides with no traffic. Inexpensive taxes with a beautiful home! School choice is available."
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  • Puniboy
    "Quinton Township School is great! The few restaurants we do have are awesome! The community is very welcoming and very hospitable. "
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  • Patrick M.
    "There is no public transportation. There is only one stoplight in town. There is little traffic. I do not know what else they want me to say about the non-existent traffic in this small town."
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  • Adeadfaith
    "Country living. Everything is very spread out. Neighbors are friendly. Biggest flaw is there is no grocery store. Safe neighborhood tho. "
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  • Nicolereiter7
    "My neighborhood is quiet and private. There a few small country stores near by for the essentials and just enough local eateries to keep it interesting. We are just far enough from the bridges to be convenient."
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  • Nicolereiter7
    "I have not lived in Mannington Township however love the area. It is great mix of open land and little neighborhoods. "
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  • Linda S.
    "It is a true shame what this area of town has become... I grew up in 266 Sinnickson St and the area was wonderful back in those days... If the area was cleaned up from crime, etc. than I would actually think about living there again... I do have many fond memories of this home... "
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  • spacepotato44
    "In 15 months I will live here and it is good. It has been 6 seconds and I still like this place :)))"
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Frequently asked questions about 42 Ward St

  • What is 42 Ward St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 42 Ward St in Salem, NJ is $224,200.
  • What is the price history for 42 Ward St?
    42 Ward St in Salem, NJ last sold for $195,000 in May 2024.
  • Is Salem a buyer's or seller's market?
    Salem is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Salem?
    Residents describe Salem, NJ as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Salem, NJ.
  • How big is the lot at 42 Ward St?
    The lot at 42 Ward St in Salem, NJ is about 0.09 acres (3,960 sq ft).
  • Does 42 Ward St have parking?
    Yes, 42 Ward St in Salem, NJ has on-site parking.

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