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$3,995,000$703 / 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 88How 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 $1,600,000 on Sep 7, 1994

281 SUMMIT AVE

SUMMIT, NJ 07901
0
Baths
5,681 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.
1.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1903
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$4M
$3.5M low$4.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,600,000 · Sep 7, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$57,032 (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.$1,275,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$687,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$588,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,275,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,275,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Summit High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Summit City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07901These 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.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.24,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,885 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$187,703
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$262,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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 Summit 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Union County
  • Among the largest homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Summit 07901

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

This home
$481K$4.1M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Summit 07901.

How it measures up in Summit 07901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Summit 07901.

Estimated value$3,995,000
CheaperTypical $1,332,861Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$703
CheaperTypical $623Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area5,681 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size1.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1903
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 281 Summit Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSummit 07901Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$3,995,00097% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70368% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than5,681 ft²97% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.53 ac93% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than19038% of homes5% of homes

About 281 Summit Ave

How much is 281 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ is $3,995,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $3,517,551 to $4,472,449. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ last sell?

281 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ last sold on Sep 7, 1994 for $1,600,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 281 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ built?

281 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ was built in 1903, making it 123 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ?

281 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ is assigned to Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Summit High School (high), rated A+; Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Summit City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ compare to other homes in Summit 07901?

Among the 6,689 homes in Summit 07901, it is worth more than 97% of them ($3,995,000 against a typical $1,332,861), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($703 against a typical $623), it is bigger than 97% of them (5,681 ft² against a typical 2,292 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (1.53 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1903 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than almost all 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 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ was $57,032. The county assessed it at $1,275,600.

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