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$2,141,403$577 / 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 91How 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 $1,500,000 on Sep 27, 2012

157 OVAL RD

ESSEX FELLS, NJ 07021
0
Baths
3,714 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.
0.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$2.1M
$1.9M low$2.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,500,000 · Sep 27, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,764 (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.$1,158,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$584,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$573,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,158,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,158,100

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.0.90
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
Essex Fells Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.8 mi
H
West Essex High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
M
West Essex Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.8 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%

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How this home compares

157 Oval 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.

  • Worth more than 97% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Essex Fells 07021

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

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$612K$3.8M

This home is worth more than 80% 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.

Estimated value$2,141,403
CheaperTypical $1,491,011Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$577
CheaperTypical $500Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area3,714 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,977 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 157 Oval Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex Fells 07021Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,141,40380% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57782% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than3,714 ft²67% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.9 ac72% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than196174% of homes76% of homes

About 157 Oval Rd

How much is 157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ is $2,141,403 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,948,279 to $2,334,527. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ last sell?

157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ last sold on Sep 27, 2012 for $1,500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ?

157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ has 3,714 square feet of living space and a 0.90-acre lot.

When was 157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ built?

157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.

What schools serve 157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ?

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

How does 157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ compare to other homes in Essex Fells 07021?

Among the 782 homes in Essex Fells 07021, it is worth more than 80% of them ($2,141,403 against a typical $1,491,011), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($577 against a typical $500), it is bigger than 67% of them (3,714 ft² against a typical 2,977 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.9 ac against a typical 0.66 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1961 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 97% 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 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Oval Rd, Essex Fells, NJ was $26,764. The county assessed it at $1,158,100.

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