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$619,046$385 / 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 93How 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 $590,000 on Dec 11, 2025

1048 CHESTER ST

HILLSIDE, NJ 07205
0
Baths
1,610 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$619K
$578K low$660K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$590,000 · Dec 11, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,901 (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.$135,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Hillside High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Morris Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.6 mi
M
Krumbiegel Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Hillside Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07205These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,864
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,391 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,810
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,567
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

1048 Chester 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 83% of homes in Hillside 07205
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Hillside 07205
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Union County
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Hillside 07205

What homes are worth in Hillside 07205

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$324K$810K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Hillside 07205.

How it measures up in Hillside 07205

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hillside 07205.

Estimated value$619,046
CheaperTypical $521,171Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$385
CheaperTypical $324Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,610 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 1048 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHillside 07205Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$619,04683% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38582% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,610 ft²49% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac65% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than194975% of homes47% of homes

About 1048 Chester St

How much is 1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ is $619,046 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $578,310 to $659,782. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ last sell?

1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ last sold on Dec 11, 2025 for $590,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ?

1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ has 1,610 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ built?

1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ?

1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ is assigned to Hillside High School (high), rated D; Morris Early Childhood Center (elementary); Krumbiegel Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Hillside Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ compare to other homes in Hillside 07205?

Among the 5,784 homes in Hillside 07205, it is worth more than 83% of them ($619,046 against a typical $521,171), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($385 against a typical $324), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,610 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 75% of them (1949 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 44% 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 1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1048 Chester St, Hillside, NJ was $10,901. The county assessed it at $135,500.

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