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$855,704$262 / 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 93How 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 $180,000 on May 30, 2013

281 BUFFALO AVE

PATERSON, NJ 07503
0
Baths
3,272 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1700
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$856K
$799K low$913K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · May 30, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,221 (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.$739,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$184,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$555,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$285,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$739,900

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.4 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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)
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(3)

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 07503These 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.119
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 100.113

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.10.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,964
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14,748 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,225
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,060
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

281 Buffalo 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 98% of homes in Paterson 07503
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Lakeview
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Lakeview
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Passaic County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Passaic County

What homes are worth in Paterson 07503

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

This home
$214K$872K

This home is worth more than 98% of homes in Paterson 07503.

How it measures up in Paterson 07503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paterson 07503.

Estimated value$855,704
CheaperTypical $584,393Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$262
CheaperTypical $320Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area3,272 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1700
OlderTypical 1700Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 281 Buffalo Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLakeviewPaterson 07503Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$855,70496% of homes98% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2627% of homes21% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than3,272 ft²96% of homes94% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac35% of homes55% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than170081% of homes76% of homes4% of homes

About 281 Buffalo Ave

How much is 281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ is $855,704 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $798,830 to $912,578. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ last sell?

281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ last sold on May 30, 2013 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ?

281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ has 3,272 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ built?

281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ was built in 1700, making it 326 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ compare to other homes in Paterson 07503?

Among the 2,559 homes in Paterson 07503, it is worth more than 98% of them ($855,704 against a typical $584,393), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($262 against a typical $320), it is bigger than 94% of them (3,272 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1700 against a typical 1700). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 91% 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 281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Buffalo Ave, Paterson, NJ was $15,221. The county assessed it at $739,900.

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