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$959,160$487 / 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 83How 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 $875,000 on Jul 25, 2025

178 WALNUT ST

LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
0
Baths
1,970 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$959K
$792K 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.$875,000 · Jul 25, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,741 (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.$582,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$334,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$247,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$582,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$582,400

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.12 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
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
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(1)

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
Heritage Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Burnet Hill Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Livingston High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Livingston Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07039These 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.11
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,982
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,238 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$189,177
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$237,617
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

178 Walnut St 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 75% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Livingston 07039

What homes are worth in Livingston 07039

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

This home
$688K$3M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Livingston 07039.

How it measures up in Livingston 07039

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Livingston 07039.

Estimated value$959,160
CheaperTypical $1,125,866Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$487
CheaperTypical $521Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,970 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,229 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 178 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLivingston 07039Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$959,16029% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48736% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,970 ft²37% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac68% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than194115% of homes55% of homes

About 178 Walnut St

How much is 178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ is $959,160 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $792,484 to $1,125,836. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ last sell?

178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ last sold on Jul 25, 2025 for $875,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ?

178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ has 1,970 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ built?

178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ?

178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ is assigned to Heritage Middle School (middle), rated A+; Burnet Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Livingston High School (high), rated A. All sit in Livingston Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ compare to other homes in Livingston 07039?

Among the 10,188 homes in Livingston 07039, it is worth more than 29% of them ($959,160 against a typical $1,125,866), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($487 against a typical $521), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,970 ft² against a typical 2,229 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1941 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 75% 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 178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Walnut St, Livingston, NJ was $14,741. The county assessed it at $582,400.

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