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$1,048,200$348 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $267,000 on Mar 30, 1987

144 CENTRAL AVE

WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
0
Baths
3,010 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$915K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$267,000 · Mar 30, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,971 (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.$544,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$344,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$544,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$544,600

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.0.27
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

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

E
Washington Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Grover Cleveland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
James Caldwell High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Caldwell-West Caldwell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07006These 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.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.5%
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.26,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,900 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,893
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

144 Central 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 more than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Caldwell 07006

What homes are worth in Caldwell 07006

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

This home
$365K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Caldwell 07006.

How it measures up in Caldwell 07006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caldwell 07006.

Estimated value$1,048,200
CheaperTypical $878,171Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$348
CheaperTypical $424Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area3,010 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,105 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 144 Central Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaldwell 07006Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,048,20072% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34811% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than3,010 ft²81% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac44% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than198787% of homes87% of homes

About 144 Central Ave

How much is 144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is $1,048,200 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $914,515 to $1,181,885. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sell?

144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sold on Mar 30, 1987 for $267,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ has 3,010 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ built?

144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Grover Cleveland Middle School (middle), rated B+; James Caldwell High School (high), rated B. All sit in Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ compare to other homes in Caldwell 07006?

Among the 7,868 homes in Caldwell 07006, it is worth more than 72% of them ($1,048,200 against a typical $878,171), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($348 against a typical $424), it is bigger than 81% of them (3,010 ft² against a typical 2,105 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1987 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 80% 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 144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was $14,971. The county assessed it at $544,600.

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