Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $2,175,000 on Aug 18, 2022

146 RENSSELAER RD

ESSEX FELLS, NJ 07021
0
Baths
4,778 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.
1.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1932
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,175,000 · Aug 18, 2022
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$1,652,000
BANK OF AMERICA NA · 3.62% 1 · recorded Aug 18, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$41,554 (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.$1,798,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$773,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,025,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,798,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,798,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.44
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
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
Essex Fells Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
West Essex High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
West Essex Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 mi

District: West Essex Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07021These 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.23
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,333
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,678 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$228,452
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$282,418
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

146 Rensselaer Rd 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Essex Fells 07021
  • Older than 68% of homes in Essex Fells 07021

How it measures up in Essex Fells 07021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex Fells 07021.

Living area4,778 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,015 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size1.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1932
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 146 Rensselaer Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex Fells 07021Essex County
Living areabigger than4,778 ft²83% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.85 ac97% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than193232% of homes50% of homes

About 146 Rensselaer Rd

When did 146 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ last sell?

146 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ last sold on Aug 18, 2022 for $2,175,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 146 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ built?

146 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ was built in 1932, making it 94 years old.

What schools serve 146 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ?

146 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ is assigned to Essex Fells Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; West Essex High School (high), rated A; West Essex Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in West Essex Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 146 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ compare to other homes in Essex Fells 07021?

Among the 782 homes in Essex Fells 07021, it is bigger than 83% of them (4,778 ft² against a typical 3,015 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (1.85 ac against a typical 0.66 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1932 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 146 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 146 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ was $41,554. The county assessed it at $1,798,100.

Closest homes

More homes in Essex Fells 07021

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 146 Rensselaer Rd on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map