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$1,094,988$438 / 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 91How 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 $619,500 on Jan 23, 2017

281 COLBY PL

PARAMUS, NJ 07652
0
Baths
2,500 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.1M
$992K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$619,500 · Jan 23, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,149 (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.$860,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$504,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$356,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$810,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$860,400

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.0.29
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.

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

E
Parkway Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.5 mi
H
Paramus High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
West Brook Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Paramus Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07652These 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.45
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.120
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.116

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.27,208
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,627 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$134,350
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,760
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

281 Colby Pl 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 78% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Paramus 07652
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Bergen County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in Paramus 07652

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

This home
$660K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Paramus 07652.

How it measures up in Paramus 07652

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paramus 07652.

Estimated value$1,094,988
CheaperTypical $1,033,688Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$438
CheaperTypical $481Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,228 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 281 Colby Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeParamus 07652Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,094,98859% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43830% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,500 ft²63% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac69% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than196357% of homes66% of homes

About 281 Colby Pl

How much is 281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ is $1,094,988 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $992,208 to $1,197,768. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ last sell?

281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ last sold on Jan 23, 2017 for $619,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ?

281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ has 2,500 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ built?

281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ?

281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ is assigned to Parkway Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Paramus High School (high), rated B; West Brook Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Paramus Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ compare to other homes in Paramus 07652?

Among the 8,202 homes in Paramus 07652, it is worth more than 59% of them ($1,094,988 against a typical $1,033,688), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($438 against a typical $481), it is bigger than 63% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 2,228 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1963 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 78% 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 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Colby Pl, Paramus, NJ was $12,149. The county assessed it at $860,400.

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