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$611,945$371 / 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 92How 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

278 HIGH ST

PASSAIC, NJ 07055
0
Baths
1,648 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.
450 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$612K
$562K low$661K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,212 (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.$286,800 (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.$161,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$286,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$286,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
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
Mario J. Drago School No. 3D+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Passaic High School No. 12D
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

278 High 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 74% of homes in Passaic 07055
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Passaic 07055
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Passaic Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Passaic Park
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Passaic Park

What homes are worth in Passaic 07055

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

This home
$170K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Passaic 07055.

How it measures up in Passaic 07055

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

Estimated value$611,945
CheaperTypical $475,000Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$371
CheaperTypical $288Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,648 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,088 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size450 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,833 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 278 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePassaic ParkPassaic 07055Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$611,94542% of homes74% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37186% of homes88% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,648 ft²20% of homes30% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than450 ft²2% of homes4% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than194076% of homes73% of homes33% of homes

About 278 High St

How much is 278 High St, Passaic, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 High St, Passaic, NJ is $611,945 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $562,448 to $661,442. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 High St, Passaic, NJ last sell?

278 High St, Passaic, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 High St, Passaic, NJ?

278 High St, Passaic, NJ has 1,648 square feet of living space and a 0.01-acre lot.

When was 278 High St, Passaic, NJ built?

278 High St, Passaic, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 High St, Passaic, NJ?

278 High St, Passaic, NJ is assigned to Mario J. Drago School No. 3 (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 278 High St, Passaic, NJ compare to other homes in Passaic 07055?

Among the 6,996 homes in Passaic 07055, it is worth more than 74% of them ($611,945 against a typical $475,000), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($371 against a typical $288), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,648 ft² against a typical 2,088 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (450 ft² against a typical 3,833 ft²) and it is newer than 73% of them (1940 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 54% 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 High St, Passaic, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 High St, Passaic, NJ was $12,212. The county assessed it at $286,800.

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