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Last sold for $1,250,000 on May 19, 2016

261 PASSAIC ST

PASSAIC, NJ 07055
0
Baths
6,678 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.$1,250,000 · May 19, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,706 (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.$627,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$502,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$627,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$627,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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. Martin Luther King Junior School No. 6D+
Elementary · Grades PK–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 Passaic 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Passaic County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Passaic County
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Downtown Passaic

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 area6,678 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,088 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,833 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 261 Passaic St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown PassaicPassaic 07055Passaic County
Living areabigger than6,678 ft²98% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²23% of homes25% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than194086% of homes73% of homes33% of homes

About 261 Passaic St

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

261 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ last sold on May 19, 2016 for $1,250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ?

261 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ has 6,678 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 261 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ built?

261 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 261 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ?

261 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ is assigned to Dr. Martin Luther King Junior School No. 6 (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 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ compare to other homes in Passaic 07055?

Among the 6,996 homes in Passaic 07055, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,678 ft² against a typical 2,088 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 3,833 ft²) and it is newer than 73% of them (1940 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 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ was $26,706. The county assessed it at $627,200.

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