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$727,491$474 / 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 93How 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 $640,000 on Aug 12, 2021

157 GARFIELD PL

MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040
0
Baths
1,536 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
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

$727K
$677K low$778K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$640,000 · Aug 12, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,908 (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.$620,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$278,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$342,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$620,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$620,900

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.0.11
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(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
Clinton Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
South Orange Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: South Orange-Maplewood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07040These 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.38
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,720
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,897 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$164,365
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$201,759
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

157 Garfield Pl 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 74% of homes in Maplewood 07040
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Maplewood 07040
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Maplewood 07040

What homes are worth in Maplewood 07040

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

This home
$324K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Maplewood 07040.

How it measures up in Maplewood 07040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Maplewood 07040.

Estimated value$727,491
CheaperTypical $987,042Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$474
CheaperTypical $497Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,936 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 157 Garfield Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewood 07040Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$727,49126% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47441% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²25% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac25% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than192755% of homes42% of homes

About 157 Garfield Pl

How much is 157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ is $727,491 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $676,888 to $778,094. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ last sell?

157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ last sold on Aug 12, 2021 for $640,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ?

157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ has 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ built?

157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ?

157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ is assigned to Clinton Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Columbia High School (high), rated B-; South Orange Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in South Orange-Maplewood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ compare to other homes in Maplewood 07040?

Among the 6,900 homes in Maplewood 07040, it is worth more than 26% of them ($727,491 against a typical $987,042), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($474 against a typical $497), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,936 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1927 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 54% 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 157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Garfield Pl, Maplewood, NJ was $14,908. The county assessed it at $620,900.

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