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$492,763$365 / 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 96How 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

281 RALPH ST

BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
0
Baths
1,349 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.
3,968 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$493K
$471K low$515K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,066 (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.$218,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$89,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$218,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$218,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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(2)

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(10)

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

E
Belleville Ps9B
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
M
Belleville Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Belleville High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Belleville Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07109These 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.105
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,272
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,528 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,531
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,448
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 Ralph St 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 83% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Belleville 07109
  • Older than 72% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Belleville 07109

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

This home
$241K$927K

This home is worth more than 23% of homes in Belleville 07109.

How it measures up in Belleville 07109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belleville 07109.

Estimated value$492,763
CheaperTypical $558,861Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$365
CheaperTypical $368Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,349 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size3,968 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1937Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 281 Ralph St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelleville 07109Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$492,76323% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36549% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,349 ft²40% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,968 ft²29% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than192231% of homes28% of homes

About 281 Ralph St

How much is 281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ is $492,763 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $470,851 to $514,675. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ last sell?

281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ last sold on Apr 13, 2026, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ?

281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ has 1,349 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ built?

281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ?

281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ is assigned to Belleville Ps9 (elementary), rated B; Belleville Middle School (middle), rated D; Belleville High School (high), rated D. All sit in Belleville Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ compare to other homes in Belleville 07109?

Among the 9,030 homes in Belleville 07109, it is worth more than 23% of them ($492,763 against a typical $558,861), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($365 against a typical $368), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,349 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (3,968 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1922 against a typical 1937). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 17% 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 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Ralph St, Belleville, NJ was $9,066. The county assessed it at $218,100.

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