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$1,021,639$518 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $890,000 on Mar 9, 2022

159 MONROE AVE

RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661
0
Baths
1,974 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1M
$949K 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.$890,000 · Mar 9, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$309,639
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$247,711
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.64%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$712,000
FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC · recorded Mar 9, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,703 (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.$733,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$347,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$386,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$690,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$733,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Roosevelt SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
M
River Dell Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.7 mi
H
River Dell Regional High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: River Dell Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07661These 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.35
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.120

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,275
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,589 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,909
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$197,342
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

159 Monroe Ave 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 74% of homes in River Edge 07661
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in River Edge 07661
  • Older than 74% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in River Edge 07661

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

This home
$611K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in River Edge 07661.

How it measures up in River Edge 07661

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in River Edge 07661.

Estimated value$1,021,639
CheaperTypical $906,496Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$518
CheaperTypical $497Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,974 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,821 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 159 Monroe Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Edge 07661Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,021,63974% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51859% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,974 ft²61% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac26% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than193933% of homes26% of homes

About 159 Monroe Ave

How much is 159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ is $1,021,639 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $948,855 to $1,094,423. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ last sell?

159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ last sold on Mar 9, 2022 for $890,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ?

159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ has 1,974 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ built?

159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ?

159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ is assigned to Roosevelt School (elementary), rated A+; River Dell Middle School (middle), rated A; River Dell Regional High School (high), rated A-. All sit in River Dell Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ compare to other homes in River Edge 07661?

Among the 3,246 homes in River Edge 07661, it is worth more than 74% of them ($1,021,639 against a typical $906,496), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($518 against a typical $497), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,974 ft² against a typical 1,821 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1939 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 74% 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 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ was $16,703. The county assessed it at $733,600.

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