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$1,455,479$541 / 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 88How 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 $1,265,000 on Aug 21, 2024

161 SUMMIT AVE

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043
0
Baths
2,691 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.3M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,265,000 · Aug 21, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,138 (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.$756,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$389,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$367,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$743,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$756,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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(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.

M
Buzz Aldrin Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Watchung Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Montclair High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Montclair Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07043These 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.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.98%
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.2.2%
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.14,473
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,811
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$277,430
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

161 Summit 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 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Montclair 07043

What homes are worth in Montclair 07043

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

This home
$421K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Montclair 07043.

How it measures up in Montclair 07043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montclair 07043.

Estimated value$1,455,479
CheaperTypical $1,434,602Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$541
CheaperTypical $618Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area2,691 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 161 Summit Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07043Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,455,47952% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$54123% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than2,691 ft²64% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac68% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than18903% of homes3% of homes

About 161 Summit Ave

How much is 161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ is $1,455,479 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,273,658 to $1,637,300. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ last sell?

161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ last sold on Aug 21, 2024 for $1,265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ?

161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ has 2,691 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ built?

161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ?

161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ is assigned to Buzz Aldrin Middle School (middle), rated B+; Watchung Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Montclair High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Montclair Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07043?

Among the 3,790 homes in Montclair 07043, it is worth more than 52% of them ($1,455,479 against a typical $1,434,602), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($541 against a typical $618), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,691 ft² against a typical 2,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1890 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 90% 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 161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Summit Ave, Montclair, NJ was $26,138. The county assessed it at $756,200.

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