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$931,411$748 / 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 86How 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 $430,000 on May 13, 2020

159 PASSAIC AVE

SUMMIT, NJ 07901
0
Baths
1,245 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$931K
$797K 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.$430,000 · May 13, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,419 (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.$255,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$175,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$255,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$255,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
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(4)

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
Washington Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Summit High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Summit City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07901These 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.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,885 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$187,703
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$262,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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 Passaic 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 80% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Union County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Summit 07901
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Summit 07901

What homes are worth in Summit 07901

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

This home
$481K$4.1M

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Summit 07901.

How it measures up in Summit 07901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Summit 07901.

Estimated value$931,411
CheaperTypical $1,332,861Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$748
CheaperTypical $623Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,245 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 159 Passaic Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSummit 07901Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$931,41128% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$74877% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,245 ft²10% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac68% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than192724% of homes24% of homes

About 159 Passaic Ave

How much is 159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ is $931,411 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $796,958 to $1,065,864. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ last sell?

159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ last sold on May 13, 2020 for $430,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ?

159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ has 1,245 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ built?

159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ?

159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Summit High School (high), rated A+; Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Summit City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ compare to other homes in Summit 07901?

Among the 6,689 homes in Summit 07901, it is worth more than 28% of them ($931,411 against a typical $1,332,861), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($748 against a typical $623), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,245 ft² against a typical 2,292 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1927 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 80% 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 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Passaic Ave, Summit, NJ was $11,419. The county assessed it at $255,400.

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