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$846,449$381 / 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 91How 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 $300,000 on Jan 11, 2000

261 CHARLES ST

CLIFTON, NJ 07013
0
Baths
2,222 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$846K
$774K low$919K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Jan 11, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,174 (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.$263,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$132,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$263,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$263,900

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.0.21
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
School #16B-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Woodrow Wilson Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Clifton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Clifton City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07013These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.120

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
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.30,084
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,568 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,658
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,639
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

261 Charles 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 91% of homes in Clifton 07013
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Passaic County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Clifton 07013
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Clifton 07013
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Clifton 07013

What homes are worth in Clifton 07013

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

This home
$323K$1M

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Clifton 07013.

How it measures up in Clifton 07013

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clifton 07013.

Estimated value$846,449
CheaperTypical $622,315Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$381
CheaperTypical $378Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area2,222 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 261 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair HeightsClifton 07013Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$846,44972% of homes91% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38145% of homes51% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than2,222 ft²67% of homes82% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac57% of homes85% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than195848% of homes66% of homes59% of homes

About 261 Charles St

How much is 261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ is $846,449 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $773,959 to $918,939. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ last sell?

261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ last sold on Jan 11, 2000 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ?

261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ has 2,222 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ built?

261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ?

261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ is assigned to School #16 (elementary), rated B-; Woodrow Wilson Middle School (middle), rated C; Clifton High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Clifton City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ compare to other homes in Clifton 07013?

Among the 8,952 homes in Clifton 07013, it is worth more than 91% of them ($846,449 against a typical $622,315), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($381 against a typical $378), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,222 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1958 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 90% 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 261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Charles St, Clifton, NJ was $16,174. The county assessed it at $263,900.

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