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$968,827$472 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $405,600 on Jul 31, 2002

209 WALNUT ST

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
0
Baths
2,051 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1902
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

$969K
$848K 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.$405,600 · Jul 31, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,954 (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.$482,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$243,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$239,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$482,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$482,200

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.0.20
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Montclair High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand BuildingA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Edgemont Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Montclair Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07042These 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.83
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 100.112

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.95%
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.6.3%
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.27,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,077
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$183,948
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

209 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 76% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Montclair 07042

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

This home
$354K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Montclair 07042.

How it measures up in Montclair 07042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montclair 07042.

Estimated value$968,827
CheaperTypical $1,037,118Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$472
CheaperTypical $479Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area2,051 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 209 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07042Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$968,82745% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47248% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than2,051 ft²41% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac45% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than190225% of homes10% of homes

About 209 Walnut St

How much is 209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ is $968,827 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $847,858 to $1,089,796. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ last sell?

209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ last sold on Jul 31, 2002 for $405,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ?

209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ has 2,051 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ built?

209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ?

209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ is assigned to Montclair High School (high), rated C+; Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building (middle), rated A-; Edgemont Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Montclair Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07042?

Among the 6,114 homes in Montclair 07042, it is worth more than 45% of them ($968,827 against a typical $1,037,118), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($472 against a typical $479), it is bigger than 41% of them (2,051 ft² against a typical 2,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1902 against a typical 1922). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 76% 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 209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 209 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ was $16,954. The county assessed it at $482,200.

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