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$503,977$477 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $199,000 on Jul 22, 2011

256 MERRITT AVE

BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621
0
Baths
1,056 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$504K
$481K low$527K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$199,000 · Jul 22, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,528 (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.$254,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$171,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$254,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$254,900

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.0.12
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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Jefferson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Roy W. Brown Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Bergenfield High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Bergenfield Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07621These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.121
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,942
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,010 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,824
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,618
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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 Merritt 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 93% of homes in Bergenfield 07621
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Bergen County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Bergenfield 07621
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Bergen County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Bergenfield 07621

What homes are worth in Bergenfield 07621

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

This home
$301K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Bergenfield 07621.

How it measures up in Bergenfield 07621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bergenfield 07621.

Estimated value$503,977
CheaperTypical $683,427Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$477
CheaperTypical $457Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 256 Merritt Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBergenfield 07621Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$503,9777% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47761% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²8% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac43% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than192111% of homes11% of homes

About 256 Merritt Ave

How much is 256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ is $503,977 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $480,839 to $527,115. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ last sell?

256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ last sold on Jul 22, 2011 for $199,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ?

256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ has 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ built?

256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ?

256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Roy W. Brown Middle School (middle), rated B; Bergenfield High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Bergenfield Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ compare to other homes in Bergenfield 07621?

Among the 6,994 homes in Bergenfield 07621, it is worth more than 7% of them ($503,977 against a typical $683,427), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($477 against a typical $457), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1921 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 10% 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 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield, NJ was $9,528. The county assessed it at $254,900.

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