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$846,792
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 $368,000 on Jul 7, 2014

281 PARKSIDE DR

UNION, NJ 07083
0
Baths
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$847K
$808K low$886K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$368,000 · Jul 7, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,860 (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.$68,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
Franklin Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Burnet Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Union High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Union Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07083These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.57,241
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,577 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,741
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,270
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

281 Parkside Dr 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 97% of homes in Union 07083
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Union 07083
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Union 07083

What homes are worth in Union 07083

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

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$302K$883K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Union 07083.

How it measures up in Union 07083

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Union 07083.

Estimated value$846,792
CheaperTypical $589,496Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 281 Parkside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnion 07083Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$846,79297% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac24% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than198793% of homes88% of homes

About 281 Parkside Dr

How much is 281 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ is $846,792 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $807,928 to $885,656. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ last sell?

281 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ last sold on Jul 7, 2014 for $368,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 281 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ built?

281 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a colonial home.

What schools serve 281 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ?

281 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ is assigned to Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Burnet Middle School (middle), rated C+; Union High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Union Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ compare to other homes in Union 07083?

Among the 15,571 homes in Union 07083, it is worth more than 97% of them ($846,792 against a typical $589,496), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (1987 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 73% 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 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Parkside Dr, Union, NJ was $15,860. The county assessed it at $68,000.

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