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$265,143$449 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $193,000 on May 16, 2006

159 FRANKLIN ST

BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003
Building report
1
Beds
0
Baths
591 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.
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$265K
$247K low$284K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$193,000 · May 16, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,003 (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.$143,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$143,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$143,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.85
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
Berkeley Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Bloomfield High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Bloomfield Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Bloomfield Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07003These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
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.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.8.4%
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.53,406
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,065 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,430
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,862
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

159 Franklin 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the smallest homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Bloomfield 07003
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Bloomfield 07003

What homes are worth in Bloomfield 07003

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

This home
$254K$1M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Bloomfield 07003.

How it measures up in Bloomfield 07003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bloomfield 07003.

Estimated value$265,143
CheaperTypical $661,977Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$449
CheaperTypical $413Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area591 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,574 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 159 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBloomfield 07003Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$265,1433% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44965% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than591 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac96% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than197494% of homes84% of homes

About 159 Franklin St

How much is 159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ is $265,143 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $246,590 to $283,696. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ last sell?

159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ last sold on May 16, 2006 for $193,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ?

159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ has 1 bedrooms, 591 square feet of living space and a 0.85-acre lot.

When was 159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ built?

159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ?

159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ is assigned to Berkeley Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Bloomfield High School (high), rated C+; Bloomfield Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Bloomfield Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ compare to other homes in Bloomfield 07003?

Among the 11,674 homes in Bloomfield 07003, it is worth more than 3% of them ($265,143 against a typical $661,977), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($449 against a typical $413), it is bigger than 2% of them (591 ft² against a typical 1,574 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1974 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 2% 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 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ was $5,003. The county assessed it at $143,400.

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