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$1,722,196$449 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

196 RENSSELAER RD

ESSEX FELLS, NJ 07021
0
Baths
3,832 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.
0.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.5M low$1.9M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$816,901
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$653,521
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.54%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$505,295
WACHOVIA BANK NA · recorded Dec 19, 2006
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$400,000
WACHOVIA BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,522 (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.$931,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$523,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$408,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$931,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$931,300

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.0.76
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.

E
Essex Fells Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
H
West Essex High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
West Essex Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 mi

District: West Essex Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07021These 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.23
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 100.111

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,333
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,678 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$228,452
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$282,418
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

196 Rensselaer Rd 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 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Essex Fells 07021
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Essex Fells 07021

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

This home
$644K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Essex Fells 07021.

How it measures up in Essex Fells 07021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex Fells 07021.

Estimated value$1,722,196
CheaperTypical $1,481,164Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$449
CheaperTypical $485Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area3,832 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,996 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.76 ac
SmallerTypical 0.66 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 196 Rensselaer Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex Fells 07021Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,722,19664% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44934% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than3,832 ft²70% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.76 ac60% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than195154% of homes63% of homes

About 196 Rensselaer Rd

How much is 196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ is $1,722,196 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,549,962 to $1,894,430. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ last sell?

196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ?

196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ has 3,832 square feet of living space and a 0.76-acre lot.

When was 196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ built?

196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ was built in 1951, making it 75 years old.

What schools serve 196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ?

196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ is assigned to Essex Fells Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; West Essex High School (high), rated A; West Essex Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in West Essex Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ compare to other homes in Essex Fells 07021?

Among the 782 homes in Essex Fells 07021, it is worth more than 64% of them ($1,722,196 against a typical $1,481,164), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($449 against a typical $485), it is bigger than 70% of them (3,832 ft² against a typical 2,996 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.76 ac against a typical 0.66 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1951 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 93% 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 196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ was $21,522. The county assessed it at $931,300.

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