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$515,678$339 / 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 95How 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 $54,000 on May 8, 1984

278 PALISADE AVE

GARFIELD, NJ 07026
0
Baths
1,520 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.
3,123 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$516K
$492K low$539K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$54,000 · May 8, 1984

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,815 (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.$195,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$195,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$195,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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

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

E
Christopher Columbus School #8C
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Garfield High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Garfield Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Garfield City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07026These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,150
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,598
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,448
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 Palisade Ave 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 88% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Bergen County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Garfield 07026
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Bergen County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in Garfield 07026

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

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$335K$948K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Garfield 07026.

How it measures up in Garfield 07026

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Garfield 07026.

Estimated value$515,678
CheaperTypical $628,604Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$339
CheaperTypical $353Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,832 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size3,123 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1924Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 278 Palisade Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGarfield 07026Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$515,67820% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33941% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,520 ft²31% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,123 ft²22% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than192035% of homes11% of homes

About 278 Palisade Ave

How much is 278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ is $515,678 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $491,868 to $539,488. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ last sell?

278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ last sold on May 8, 1984 for $54,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ?

278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ has 1,520 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ built?

278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ?

278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ is assigned to Christopher Columbus School #8 (elementary), rated C; Garfield High School (high), rated D; Garfield Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Garfield City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ compare to other homes in Garfield 07026?

Among the 5,845 homes in Garfield 07026, it is worth more than 20% of them ($515,678 against a typical $628,604), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($339 against a typical $353), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,520 ft² against a typical 1,832 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (3,123 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1920 against a typical 1924). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 12% 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 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ was $6,815. The county assessed it at $195,900.

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