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$597,370$389 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $428,000 on Jan 24, 2022

242 EMERSON AVE

PATERSON, NJ 07502
0
Baths
1,536 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$597K
$554K low$641K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$428,000 · Jan 24, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,388 (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.$508,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$230,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$278,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$232,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$508,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Neighborhood · ZIP 07502These 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.72
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 100.115

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.16,377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18,825 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,544
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,344
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

242 Emerson Ave 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Passaic County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Hillcrest
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Paterson 07502

What homes are worth in Paterson 07502

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

This home
$314K$834K

This home is worth more than 60% of homes in Paterson 07502.

How it measures up in Paterson 07502

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paterson 07502.

Estimated value$597,370
CheaperTypical $570,789Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$389
CheaperTypical $361Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 242 Emerson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHillcrestPaterson 07502Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$597,37063% of homes60% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38963% of homes65% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²53% of homes49% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes33% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than195564% of homes72% of homes55% of homes

About 242 Emerson Ave

How much is 242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ is $597,370 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $553,612 to $641,128. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ last sell?

242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ last sold on Jan 24, 2022 for $428,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ?

242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ has 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ built?

242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ compare to other homes in Paterson 07502?

Among the 2,702 homes in Paterson 07502, it is worth more than 60% of them ($597,370 against a typical $570,789), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($389 against a typical $361), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1955 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 50% 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 242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Emerson Ave, Paterson, NJ was $12,388. The county assessed it at $508,300.

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