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$960,287$359 / 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 90How 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 $488,000 on Oct 3, 2019

159 CONGRESS RD

EMERSON, NJ 07630
0
Baths
2,676 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$960K
$868K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$488,000 · Oct 3, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,316 (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.$564,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$254,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$310,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$564,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$564,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
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(1)

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
Memorial SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.0 mi
M
Emerson Junior/Senior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Emerson Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07630These 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.49
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.115
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.118

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,609
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,898 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$142,161
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$179,810
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

159 Congress 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 82% of homes in Emerson 07630
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Emerson 07630
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Emerson 07630
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Emerson 07630
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Emerson 07630

What homes are worth in Emerson 07630

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

This home
$486K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Emerson 07630.

How it measures up in Emerson 07630

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emerson 07630.

Estimated value$960,287
CheaperTypical $785,764Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$359
CheaperTypical $415Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,676 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,884 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 159 Congress Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmerson 07630Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$960,28782% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35918% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than2,676 ft²84% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac96% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than195765% of homes57% of homes

About 159 Congress Rd

How much is 159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ is $960,287 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $868,362 to $1,052,212. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ last sell?

159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ last sold on Oct 3, 2019 for $488,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ?

159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ has 2,676 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ built?

159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ?

159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ is assigned to Memorial School (elementary), rated C+; Emerson Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Emerson Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ compare to other homes in Emerson 07630?

Among the 2,337 homes in Emerson 07630, it is worth more than 82% of them ($960,287 against a typical $785,764), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($359 against a typical $415), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,676 ft² against a typical 1,884 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1957 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 69% 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 159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Congress Rd, Emerson, NJ was $19,316. The county assessed it at $564,800.

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