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$1,016,028$693 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $580,195 on Jul 17, 2018

196 RUSSELL RD

FANWOOD, NJ 07023
0
Baths
1,467 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$946K 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.$580,195 · Jul 17, 2018
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.$547,328
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$437,862
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.51%
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.$468,700
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC · recorded Oct 10, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,545 (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.$530,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$275,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$254,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$530,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$530,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyUNION
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)
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(4)

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
School One Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
M
Park Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07023These 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.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.1.2%
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.8,063
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,016 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$170,263
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$197,162
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%

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 Russell 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 Fanwood 07023
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Fanwood 07023
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Fanwood 07023
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Fanwood 07023

What homes are worth in Fanwood 07023

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

This home
$524K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Fanwood 07023.

How it measures up in Fanwood 07023

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fanwood 07023.

Estimated value$1,016,028
CheaperTypical $776,011Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$693
CheaperTypical $446Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,467 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,713 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 196 Russell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFanwood 07023Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,016,02893% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$693almost all homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,467 ft²24% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac75% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than194024% of homes38% of homes

About 196 Russell Rd

How much is 196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ is $1,016,028 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $946,172 to $1,085,883. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ last sell?

196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ last sold on Jul 17, 2018 for $580,195, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ?

196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ has 1,467 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ built?

196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ?

196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ is assigned to School One Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Park Middle School (middle), rated B; Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (high), 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 196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ compare to other homes in Fanwood 07023?

Among the 2,519 homes in Fanwood 07023, it is worth more than 93% of them ($1,016,028 against a typical $776,011), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($693 against a typical $446), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,467 ft² against a typical 1,713 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1940 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 84% 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 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Russell Rd, Fanwood, NJ was $16,545. The county assessed it at $530,300.

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