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$703,411$578 / 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 94How 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 $265,000 on Mar 9, 2005

138 SOUTH ST

JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,216 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.
2,100 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$703K
$663K low$743K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Mar 9, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,993 (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.$342,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$194,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$342,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$342,300

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
CountyHUDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 132 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Christa McAuliffe SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
William L. Dickinson High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Jersey City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07307These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.43,905
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29,729 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,982
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,906
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

138 South 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Jersey City 07307
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Jersey City 07307
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Jersey City 07307
  • Older than 98% of homes in Jersey City 07307

What homes are worth in Jersey City 07307

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

This home
$265K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Jersey City 07307.

How it measures up in Jersey City 07307

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jersey City 07307.

Estimated value$703,411
CheaperTypical $781,827Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$578
CheaperTypical $496Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size2,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 138 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJersey City 07307Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$703,41137% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57870% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,216 ft²28% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,100 ft²15% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than18702% of homes2% of homes

About 138 South St

How much is 138 South St, Jersey City, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 138 South St, Jersey City, NJ is $703,411 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $663,337 to $743,485. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 138 South St, Jersey City, NJ last sell?

138 South St, Jersey City, NJ last sold on Mar 9, 2005 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 138 South St, Jersey City, NJ?

138 South St, Jersey City, NJ has 2 bedrooms, 1,216 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 138 South St, Jersey City, NJ built?

138 South St, Jersey City, NJ was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 138 South St, Jersey City, NJ?

138 South St, Jersey City, NJ is assigned to Christa McAuliffe School (elementary), rated C+; William L. Dickinson High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Jersey City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 South St, Jersey City, NJ compare to other homes in Jersey City 07307?

Among the 8,392 homes in Jersey City 07307, it is worth more than 37% of them ($703,411 against a typical $781,827), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($578 against a typical $496), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,216 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (2,100 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 2% of them (1870 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Hudson County, it is worth more than 56% 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 138 South St, Jersey City, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 138 South St, Jersey City, NJ was $7,993. The county assessed it at $342,300.

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