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$693,569$293 / 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 91How 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

256 CARLTON AVE

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073
0
Baths
2,368 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.
0.14 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

$694K
$629K low$759K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,792 (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.$578,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$297,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$281,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$546,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$578,400

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.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.

E
McKenzie SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Alfred S. Faust SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Henry P. Becton Regional High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07073These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.118

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,599
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,726 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,988
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,237
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

256 Carlton 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 66% of homes in East Rutherford 07073
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Bergen County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in East Rutherford 07073
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in East Rutherford 07073
  • Older than 90% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in East Rutherford 07073

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

This home
$334K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in East Rutherford 07073.

How it measures up in East Rutherford 07073

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Rutherford 07073.

Estimated value$693,569
CheaperTypical $621,592Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$293
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,368 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,723 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 256 Carlton Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Rutherford 07073Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$693,56966% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2938% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,368 ft²78% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac83% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than192024% of homes10% of homes

About 256 Carlton Ave

How much is 256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ is $693,569 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $628,539 to $758,599. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ last sell?

256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ?

256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ has 2,368 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ built?

256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ?

256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ is assigned to McKenzie School (elementary), rated C+; Alfred S. Faust School (middle), rated A-; Henry P. Becton Regional High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in East Rutherford 07073?

Among the 2,016 homes in East Rutherford 07073, it is worth more than 66% of them ($693,569 against a typical $621,592), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($293 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,368 ft² against a typical 1,723 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1920 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 39% 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 256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ was $8,792. The county assessed it at $578,400.

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