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$1,052,748$717 / 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 74How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $400,000 on Jun 15, 2004

26 MELROSE DR

LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
0
Baths
1,468 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.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.1M
$779K low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Jun 15, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,245 (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.$483,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$304,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$179,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$483,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$483,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
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(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.

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

E
Harrison Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Livingston High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Heritage Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Livingston Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07039These 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.11
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,982
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,238 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$189,177
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$237,617
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

26 Melrose Dr 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 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Livingston 07039
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Livingston 07039
  • Older than 71% of homes in Livingston 07039

What homes are worth in Livingston 07039

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

This home
$673K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Livingston 07039.

How it measures up in Livingston 07039

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Livingston 07039.

Estimated value$1,052,748
CheaperTypical $1,118,718Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$717
CheaperTypical $522Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,468 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 26 Melrose Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLivingston 07039Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,052,74843% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$71793% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,468 ft²13% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac16% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than195129% of homes63% of homes

About 26 Melrose Dr

How much is 26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ is $1,052,748 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $778,819 to $1,326,677. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ last sell?

26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ last sold on Jun 15, 2004 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ?

26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ has 1,468 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ built?

26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ?

26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ is assigned to Harrison Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Livingston High School (high), rated A; Heritage Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Livingston Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ compare to other homes in Livingston 07039?

Among the 10,188 homes in Livingston 07039, it is worth more than 43% of them ($1,052,748 against a typical $1,118,718), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($717 against a typical $522), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,468 ft² against a typical 2,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1951 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 80% 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 26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Melrose Dr, Livingston, NJ was $12,245. The county assessed it at $483,800.

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