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$492,320$372 / 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 97How 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 $178,000 on Jan 28, 2003

253 W CLAY AVE

ROSELLE PARK, NJ 07204
0
Baths
1,325 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.
3,498 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$492K
$476K low$509K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$178,000 · Jan 28, 2003
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.$330,320
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$264,256
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.35%
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.$162,000
MORTGAGE ASSOCIATES · R · recorded Nov 17, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,962 (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.$198,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$198,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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
Roselle Park High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Robert Gordon Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Roselle Park Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Roselle Park Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07204These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.109

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
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.14,215
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,542 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,523
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,639
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

253 W Clay 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 less than 86% of homes in Roselle Park 07204
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Union County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Roselle Park 07204

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

This home
$279K$770K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Roselle Park 07204.

How it measures up in Roselle Park 07204

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roselle Park 07204.

Estimated value$492,320
CheaperTypical $565,854Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$372
CheaperTypical $365Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,325 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,564 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size3,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 253 W Clay Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoselle Park 07204Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$492,32014% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37255% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,325 ft²26% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,498 ft²23% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than192538% of homes22% of homes

About 253 W Clay Ave

How much is 253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ is $492,320 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $476,034 to $508,606. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ last sell?

253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ last sold on Jan 28, 2003 for $178,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ?

253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ has 1,325 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ built?

253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ?

253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ is assigned to Roselle Park High School (high), rated B-; Robert Gordon Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Roselle Park Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Roselle Park Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ compare to other homes in Roselle Park 07204?

Among the 3,363 homes in Roselle Park 07204, it is worth more than 14% of them ($492,320 against a typical $565,854), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($372 against a typical $365), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,325 ft² against a typical 1,564 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (3,498 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1925 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 18% 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 253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 W Clay Ave, Roselle Park, NJ was $8,962. The county assessed it at $198,900.

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