Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Residential (General/Single)Residential
$935,902$360 / 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 97How 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
Last sold for $680,000 on Jan 5, 2022

279 HIGHLAND AVE

WOOD RIDGE, NJ 07075
0
Baths
2,602 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$936K
$907K low$964K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$680,000 · Jan 5, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,549 (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.$771,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$354,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$416,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$486,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$771,000

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.0.15
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(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(6)

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

E
Catherine E. Doyle Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.1 mi
M
Wood-Ridge Junior/Senior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Wood-Ridge Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07075These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.115

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
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.9,739
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,906 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,197
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,041
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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

279 Highland 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 more than 91% of homes in Wood Ridge 07075
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Wood Ridge 07075
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Wood Ridge 07075
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Wood Ridge 07075

What homes are worth in Wood Ridge 07075

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

This home
$386K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Wood Ridge 07075.

How it measures up in Wood Ridge 07075

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wood Ridge 07075.

Estimated value$935,902
CheaperTypical $706,519Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$360
CheaperTypical $432Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,602 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 279 Highland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWood Ridge 07075Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$935,90291% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36012% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than2,602 ft²92% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac88% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than195152% of homes44% of homes

About 279 Highland Ave

How much is 279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ is $935,902 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $907,316 to $964,488. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ last sell?

279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ last sold on Jan 5, 2022 for $680,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ?

279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ has 2,602 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ built?

279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ?

279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ is assigned to Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Wood-Ridge Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Wood-Ridge Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ compare to other homes in Wood Ridge 07075?

Among the 3,254 homes in Wood Ridge 07075, it is worth more than 91% of them ($935,902 against a typical $706,519), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($360 against a typical $432), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,602 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1951 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 67% 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 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Highland Ave, Wood Ridge, NJ was $14,549. The county assessed it at $771,000.

More homes on Highland Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Wood Ridge 07075

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 279 Highland Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map