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$719,204$296 / 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 $540,000 on Dec 6, 2023

256 E 21ST ST

PATERSON, NJ 07513
0
Baths
2,430 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.
4,199 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$719K
$658K low$780K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$540,000 · Dec 6, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,666 (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.$652,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$254,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$397,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$274,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$652,000

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.0.10
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 07513These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,009
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,679 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,685
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,537
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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 E 21st St 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 76% of homes in Passaic County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Passaic County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Passaic County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Passaic County

What homes are worth in Paterson 07513

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

This home
$394K$863K

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Paterson 07513.

How it measures up in Paterson 07513

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paterson 07513.

Estimated value$719,204
CheaperTypical $659,674Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$296
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area2,430 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size4,199 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

How 256 E 21st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePaterson 07513Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$719,20472% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29652% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than2,430 ft²56% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,199 ft²63% of homes29% of homes

About 256 E 21st St

How much is 256 E 21st St, Paterson, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 E 21st St, Paterson, NJ is $719,204 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $658,399 to $780,009. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 E 21st St, Paterson, NJ last sell?

256 E 21st St, Paterson, NJ last sold on Dec 6, 2023 for $540,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 E 21st St, Paterson, NJ?

256 E 21st St, Paterson, NJ has 2,430 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

How does 256 E 21st St, Paterson, NJ compare to other homes in Paterson 07513?

Among the 1,342 homes in Paterson 07513, it is worth more than 72% of them ($719,204 against a typical $659,674), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($296 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 56% of them (2,430 ft² against a typical 2,328 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 63% of them (4,199 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 76% 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 E 21st St, Paterson, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 E 21st St, Paterson, NJ was $14,666. The county assessed it at $652,000.

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