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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $396,000 on Sep 26, 2022

261 MADISON ST

PASSAIC, NJ 07055
0
Baths
2,727 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$396,000 · Sep 26, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,654 (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.$250,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$190,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$250,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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(7)

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(7)

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

E
William B. Cruise Veteran's Memorial School No. 11D-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Passaic High School No. 12D-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Passaic City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07055These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.70,680
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,818 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,596
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,016
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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 Madison 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.

  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Passaic County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Passaic County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Passaic County

How it measures up in Passaic 07055

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Passaic 07055.

Living area2,727 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,076 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 261 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown PassaicPassaic 07055Passaic County
Living areabigger than2,727 ft²62% of homes75% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²23% of homes25% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than191055% of homes28% of homes11% of homes

About 261 Madison St

When did 261 Madison St, Passaic, NJ last sell?

261 Madison St, Passaic, NJ last sold on Sep 26, 2022 for $396,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Madison St, Passaic, NJ?

261 Madison St, Passaic, NJ has 2,727 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 261 Madison St, Passaic, NJ built?

261 Madison St, Passaic, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Madison St, Passaic, NJ?

261 Madison St, Passaic, NJ is assigned to William B. Cruise Veteran's Memorial School No. 11 (elementary), rated D-; Passaic High School No. 12 (high), rated D-. All sit in Passaic City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Madison St, Passaic, NJ compare to other homes in Passaic 07055?

Among the 6,997 homes in Passaic 07055, it is bigger than 75% of them (2,727 ft² against a typical 2,076 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 28% of them (1910 against a typical 1930). 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 Madison St, Passaic, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Madison St, Passaic, NJ was $10,654. The county assessed it at $250,200.

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