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Last sold for $950,000 on Dec 21, 2012

159 CONGRESS ST

JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307
0
Baths
4,497 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$950,000 · Dec 21, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,766 (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.$975,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$270,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$705,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$975,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$975,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyHUDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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(6)

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
Christa McAuliffe SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
William L. Dickinson High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Jersey City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07307These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,905
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29,729 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,982
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,906
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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 St 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Hudson County
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Jersey City 07307
  • Older than 68% of homes in Hudson County

How it measures up in Jersey City 07307

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jersey City 07307.

Living area4,497 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 159 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJersey City 07307Hudson County
Living areabigger than4,497 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²66% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than191554% of homes32% of homes

About 159 Congress St

When did 159 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ last sell?

159 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ last sold on Dec 21, 2012 for $950,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ?

159 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ has 4,497 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 159 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ built?

159 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 159 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ?

159 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ is assigned to Christa McAuliffe School (elementary), rated C+; William L. Dickinson High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Jersey City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ compare to other homes in Jersey City 07307?

Among the 8,392 homes in Jersey City 07307, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,497 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1915 against a typical 1910). 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 St, Jersey City, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ was $22,766. The county assessed it at $975,000.

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