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$1,215,466$444 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $785,000 on Jan 13, 2014

17 HOMESTEAD TER

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076
0
Baths
2,740 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$785,000 · Jan 13, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,859 (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.$168,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$168,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$168,900

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.9 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.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
Howard B. Brunner Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
H
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Park Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07076These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.7%
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.26,320
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,849 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$167,416
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$205,277
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

17 Homestead Ter 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 Union County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076

What homes are worth in Scotch Plains 07076

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

This home
$457K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076.

How it measures up in Scotch Plains 07076

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scotch Plains 07076.

Estimated value$1,215,466
CheaperTypical $859,703Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$444
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area2,740 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 17 Homestead Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScotch Plains 07076Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,215,46681% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44451% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than2,740 ft²78% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac59% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than194920% of homes47% of homes

About 17 Homestead Ter

How much is 17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ is $1,215,466 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,129,113 to $1,301,819. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ last sell?

17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ last sold on Jan 13, 2014 for $785,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ?

17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ has 2,740 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ built?

17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ?

17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ is assigned to Howard B. Brunner Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (high), rated B-; Park Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ compare to other homes in Scotch Plains 07076?

Among the 8,002 homes in Scotch Plains 07076, it is worth more than 81% of them ($1,215,466 against a typical $859,703), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($444 against a typical $442), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,740 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1949 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Union 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 17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Homestead Ter, Scotch Plains, NJ was $20,859. The county assessed it at $168,900.

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