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$518,756$327 / 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 90How 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 $265,000 on Aug 3, 2004

26 RUTGERS AVE

JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
4
Beds
0
Baths
1,584 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.
2,078 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$519K
$465K low$572K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Aug 3, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,127 (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.$262,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$176,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$262,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$262,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyHUDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Ezra L. Nolan Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Henry Snyder High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Jersey City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07305These 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.107
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,092
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,015 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,805
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,178
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

26 Rutgers 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 71% of homes in Hudson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Hudson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Jersey City 07305
  • Older than 78% of homes in Jersey City 07305

What homes are worth in Jersey City 07305

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

This home
$237K$945K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Jersey City 07305.

How it measures up in Jersey City 07305

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jersey City 07305.

Estimated value$518,756
CheaperTypical $540,288Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$327
CheaperTypical $331Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,866 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size2,078 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,831 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 26 Rutgers Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJersey City 07305Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$518,75643% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32749% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,584 ft²38% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,078 ft²12% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than191222% of homes29% of homes

About 26 Rutgers Ave

How much is 26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ is $518,756 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $465,483 to $572,029. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ last sell?

26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ last sold on Aug 3, 2004 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ?

26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 1,584 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ built?

26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ?

26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ is assigned to Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Ezra L. Nolan Middle School (middle), rated F; Henry Snyder High School (high), rated F. All sit in Jersey City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ compare to other homes in Jersey City 07305?

Among the 12,173 homes in Jersey City 07305, it is worth more than 43% of them ($518,756 against a typical $540,288), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($327 against a typical $331), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,584 ft² against a typical 1,866 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (2,078 ft² against a typical 2,831 ft²) and it is newer than 22% of them (1912 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Hudson County, it is worth more than 29% 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 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ was $6,127. The county assessed it at $262,400.

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