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$572,342$315 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $387,000 on Jan 27, 2021

121 JAMES ST

HILLSIDE, NJ 07205
0
Baths
1,815 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.
3,498 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$572K
$554K low$591K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$387,000 · Jan 27, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,485 (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.$140,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$140,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,300

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.0.08
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(3)

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
Morris Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.1 mi
M
Krumbiegel Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Hillside High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

121 James 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 67% of homes in Hillside 07205
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Union County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Hillside 07205

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

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$308K$838K

This home is worth more than 67% 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$572,342
CheaperTypical $531,865Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$315
CheaperTypical $324Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,815 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,621 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size3,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 121 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHillside 07205Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$572,34267% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31545% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,815 ft²62% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,498 ft²23% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than191915% of homes12% of homes

About 121 James St

How much is 121 James St, Hillside, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 121 James St, Hillside, NJ is $572,342 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $553,611 to $591,073. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 121 James St, Hillside, NJ last sell?

121 James St, Hillside, NJ last sold on Jan 27, 2021 for $387,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 121 James St, Hillside, NJ?

121 James St, Hillside, NJ has 1,815 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 121 James St, Hillside, NJ built?

121 James St, Hillside, NJ was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 121 James St, Hillside, NJ?

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

How does 121 James St, Hillside, NJ compare to other homes in Hillside 07205?

Among the 5,784 homes in Hillside 07205, it is worth more than 67% of them ($572,342 against a typical $531,865), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($315 against a typical $324), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,815 ft² against a typical 1,621 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (3,498 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 15% of them (1919 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 33% 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 121 James St, Hillside, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 121 James St, Hillside, NJ was $12,485. The county assessed it at $140,300.

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