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$480,481$387 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $169,900 on Dec 26, 1995

256 MADISON AVE

CLIFTON, NJ 07011
0
Baths
1,240 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.
4,217 ft²
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$480K
$457K low$504K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,900 · Dec 26, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,955 (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.$129,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,800

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.7 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.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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
School #15C-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Clifton High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Clifton City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07011These 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.89
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 100.113

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.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
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.41,551
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,046 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,970
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,142
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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 Madison 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 90% of homes in Clifton 07011
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Passaic County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Clifton 07011
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Passaic County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Passaic County

What homes are worth in Clifton 07011

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

This home
$295K$837K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Clifton 07011.

How it measures up in Clifton 07011

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clifton 07011.

Estimated value$480,481
CheaperTypical $620,100Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$387
CheaperTypical $379Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,627 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size4,217 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,225 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 256 Madison Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDutch HillClifton 07011Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$480,48114% of homes10% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38756% of homes56% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,240 ft²20% of homes16% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,217 ft²43% of homes47% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than192057% of homes42% of homes16% of homes

About 256 Madison Ave

How much is 256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ is $480,481 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $457,259 to $503,703. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ last sell?

256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ last sold on Dec 26, 1995 for $169,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ?

256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ has 1,240 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ built?

256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ?

256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ is assigned to School #15 (elementary), rated C-; Clifton High School (high), rated D+; Woodrow Wilson Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Clifton City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ compare to other homes in Clifton 07011?

Among the 7,434 homes in Clifton 07011, it is worth more than 10% of them ($480,481 against a typical $620,100), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($387 against a typical $379), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,240 ft² against a typical 1,627 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (4,217 ft² against a typical 4,225 ft²) and it is newer than 42% of them (1920 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 22% 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 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Madison Ave, Clifton, NJ was $7,955. The county assessed it at $129,800.

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