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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $250,000 on May 17, 2001

255 LAFAYETTE AVE

PASSAIC, NJ 07055
0
Baths
2,720 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.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · May 17, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,138 (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.$402,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$144,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$257,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$402,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$402,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPASSAIC
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.

H
Passaic High School No. 12D-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1D
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Passaic City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07055These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.119

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.70,680
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,818 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,596
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,016
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%

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How this home compares

255 Lafayette 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.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Passaic County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Broadway
  • Older than 84% of homes in Passaic County

How it measures up in Passaic 07055

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Passaic 07055.

Living area2,720 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,078 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 3,877 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 255 Lafayette Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBroadwayPassaic 07055Passaic County
Living areabigger than2,720 ft²85% of homes75% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac93% of homes91% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than192028% of homes36% of homes16% of homes

About 255 Lafayette Ave

When did 255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ last sell?

255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ last sold on May 17, 2001 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ?

255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ has 2,720 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ built?

255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ?

255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ is assigned to Passaic High School No. 12 (high), rated D-; Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 (elementary), rated D. All sit in Passaic City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ compare to other homes in Passaic 07055?

Among the 6,997 homes in Passaic 07055, it is bigger than 75% of them (2,720 ft² against a typical 2,078 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 3,877 ft²) and it is newer than 36% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Lafayette Ave, Passaic, NJ was $17,138. The county assessed it at $402,500.

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