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$498,749$416 / 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 92How 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 $163,000 on Mar 2, 2000

13 MERTZ AVE

BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
0
Baths
1,200 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
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

$499K
$460K low$537K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$163,000 · Mar 2, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,257 (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.$270,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$141,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$129,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$270,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$270,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
Belleville Ps3C
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Belleville High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Belleville Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi

District: Belleville Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07109These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.115

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,272
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,528 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,531
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,448
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

13 Mertz Ave 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 less than 82% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Belleville 07109
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Belleville 07109

What homes are worth in Belleville 07109

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

This home
$242K$933K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Belleville 07109.

How it measures up in Belleville 07109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belleville 07109.

Estimated value$498,749
CheaperTypical $559,500Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$416
CheaperTypical $367Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,490 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 13 Mertz Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelleville 07109Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$498,74925% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41673% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²28% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac42% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than196278% of homes77% of homes

About 13 Mertz Ave

How much is 13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ is $498,749 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $460,362 to $537,136. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ last sell?

13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ last sold on Mar 2, 2000 for $163,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ?

13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ has 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ built?

13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ?

13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ is assigned to Belleville Ps3 (elementary), rated C; Belleville High School (high), rated D; Belleville Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Belleville Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ compare to other homes in Belleville 07109?

Among the 9,030 homes in Belleville 07109, it is worth more than 25% of them ($498,749 against a typical $559,500), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($416 against a typical $367), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,490 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1962 against a typical 1939). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 18% 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 13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 13 Mertz Ave, Belleville, NJ was $11,257. The county assessed it at $270,800.

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