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$467,057$441 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $296,430 on Nov 23, 2016

279 CARLTON AVE

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073
0
Baths
1,058 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.
3,241 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

$467K
$430K low$504K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$296,430 · Nov 23, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,505 (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.$419,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$267,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$404,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$419,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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

Transaction History(1)

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
McKenzie SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Alfred S. Faust SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Henry P. Becton Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07073These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.118

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,599
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,726 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,988
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,237
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

279 Carlton 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 92% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in East Rutherford 07073
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Bergen County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in East Rutherford 07073

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

This home
$339K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in East Rutherford 07073.

How it measures up in East Rutherford 07073

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Rutherford 07073.

Estimated value$467,057
CheaperTypical $684,193Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$441
CheaperTypical $397Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,058 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,710 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size3,241 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 279 Carlton Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Rutherford 07073Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$467,05715% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44168% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,058 ft²10% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,241 ft²30% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than191015% of homes5% of homes

About 279 Carlton Ave

How much is 279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ is $467,057 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $429,883 to $504,231. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ last sell?

279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ last sold on Nov 23, 2016 for $296,430, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ?

279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ has 1,058 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ built?

279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ?

279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ is assigned to McKenzie School (elementary), rated C+; Alfred S. Faust School (middle), rated B+; Henry P. Becton Regional High School (high), rated C. All sit in Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in East Rutherford 07073?

Among the 2,015 homes in East Rutherford 07073, it is worth more than 15% of them ($467,057 against a typical $684,193), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($441 against a typical $397), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,058 ft² against a typical 1,710 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (3,241 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1910 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 8% 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 279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ was $6,505. The county assessed it at $419,600.

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