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$1,035,769$370 / 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 92How 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 $643,500 on Nov 6, 2015

242 PASSAIC AVE

WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
0
Baths
2,800 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
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

$1M
$954K 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.$643,500 · Nov 6, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,805 (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.$647,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$446,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$647,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$647,700

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.0.43
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(2)

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
Wilson Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
James Caldwell High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Grover Cleveland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Caldwell-West Caldwell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07006These 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.101
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.97%
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.2.5%
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.26,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,900 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,893
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%

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How this home compares

242 Passaic 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.

  • Worth more than 79% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the newest homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Caldwell 07006

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

This home
$358K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Caldwell 07006.

How it measures up in Caldwell 07006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caldwell 07006.

Estimated value$1,035,769
CheaperTypical $873,714Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$370
CheaperTypical $424Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,102 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 242 Passaic Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaldwell 07006Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,035,76971% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37020% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than2,800 ft²76% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac68% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than201598% of homesalmost all homes

About 242 Passaic Ave

How much is 242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is $1,035,769 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $953,959 to $1,117,579. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sell?

242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sold on Nov 6, 2015 for $643,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ has 2,800 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ built?

242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is assigned to Wilson Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; James Caldwell High School (high), rated B; Grover Cleveland Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ compare to other homes in Caldwell 07006?

Among the 7,868 homes in Caldwell 07006, it is worth more than 71% of them ($1,035,769 against a typical $873,714), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($370 against a typical $424), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,800 ft² against a typical 2,102 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2015 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 79% 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 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was $17,805. The county assessed it at $647,700.

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