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$436,652$209 / 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 86How 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 $40,000 on Aug 6, 2021

278 ELLISON ST

PATERSON, NJ 07501
0
Baths
2,086 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.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$437K
$376K low$498K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Aug 6, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,693 (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.$347,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$250,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$144,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$347,400

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.0.06
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(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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 07501These 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.145
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 100.111

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,820
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20,589 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,182
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$56,895
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

278 Ellison 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 less than 85% of homes in Passaic County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Passaic County
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Passaic County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Passaic County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Passaic County

What homes are worth in Paterson 07501

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

This home
$251K$820K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Paterson 07501.

How it measures up in Paterson 07501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paterson 07501.

Estimated value$436,652
CheaperTypical $522,579Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $271Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,041 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1700Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 278 Ellison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePaterson 07501Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$436,65231% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20914% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than2,086 ft²52% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²57% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than189861% of homes5% of homes

About 278 Ellison St

How much is 278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ is $436,652 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $375,785 to $497,519. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ last sell?

278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ last sold on Aug 6, 2021 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ?

278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ has 2,086 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ built?

278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ compare to other homes in Paterson 07501?

Among the 3,758 homes in Paterson 07501, it is worth more than 31% of them ($436,652 against a typical $522,579), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($209 against a typical $271), it is bigger than 52% of them (2,086 ft² against a typical 2,041 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 61% of them (1898 against a typical 1700). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 15% 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 278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ was $7,693. The county assessed it at $347,400.

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