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$948,015$234 / 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 87How 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 $135,000 on Feb 10, 1993

159 PENNINGTON AVE

PASSAIC, NJ 07055
0
Baths
4,052 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$948K
$828K 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.$135,000 · Feb 10, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,666 (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.$414,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$144,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$270,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$414,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$414,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Passaic High School No. 12D
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Mario J. Drago School No. 3D+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Passaic City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07055These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.119

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.70,680
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,818 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,596
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,016
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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 Pennington 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 97% of homes in Main Avenue
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Passaic County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Passaic County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Passaic 07055
  • Older than 94% of homes in Main Avenue

What homes are worth in Passaic 07055

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

This home
$173K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Passaic 07055.

How it measures up in Passaic 07055

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Passaic 07055.

Estimated value$948,015
CheaperTypical $476,616Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$234
CheaperTypical $288Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area4,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,074 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 3,877 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 159 Pennington Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMain AvenuePassaic 07055Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$948,01597% of homes95% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23416% of homes16% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than4,052 ft²96% of homes95% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac93% of homes94% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than19106% of homes27% of homes11% of homes

About 159 Pennington Ave

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

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ is $948,015 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $827,985 to $1,068,045. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

159 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ last sold on Feb 10, 1993 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ?

159 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ has 4,052 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 159 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ built?

159 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ?

159 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ is assigned to Passaic High School No. 12 (high), rated D; Mario J. Drago School No. 3 (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Passaic City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ compare to other homes in Passaic 07055?

Among the 6,996 homes in Passaic 07055, it is worth more than 95% of them ($948,015 against a typical $476,616), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($234 against a typical $288), it is bigger than 95% of them (4,052 ft² against a typical 2,074 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 3,877 ft²) and it is newer than 27% of them (1910 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 95% 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 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ was $17,666. The county assessed it at $414,900.

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