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$1,303,785$533 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $655,000 on Jan 28, 2020

21 STEPHEN ST

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
0
Baths
2,448 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.
1931
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

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$655,000 · Jan 28, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,040 (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.$655,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$344,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$311,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$655,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$655,300

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.0.20
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

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.

E
Watchung Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand BuildingA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Montclair High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

21 Stephen 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 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Montclair 07042

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
$356K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 67% 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$1,303,785
CheaperTypical $1,032,374Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$533
CheaperTypical $479Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area2,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,323 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 21 Stephen St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07042Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,303,78567% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53368% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than2,448 ft²55% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac46% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than193176% of homes48% of homes

About 21 Stephen St

How much is 21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ is $1,303,785 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,179,831 to $1,427,739. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ last sell?

21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ last sold on Jan 28, 2020 for $655,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ?

21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ has 2,448 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ built?

21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ?

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

How does 21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07042?

Among the 6,114 homes in Montclair 07042, it is worth more than 67% of them ($1,303,785 against a typical $1,032,374), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($533 against a typical $479), it is bigger than 55% of them (2,448 ft² against a typical 2,323 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1931 against a typical 1922). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 87% 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 21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Stephen St, Montclair, NJ was $23,040. The county assessed it at $655,300.

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