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$676,230$351 / 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 73How 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 $421,000 on Aug 11, 2006

281 TERRACE AVE

JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307
4
Beds
0
Baths
1,928 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.
2,252 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$676K
$491K low$861K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$421,000 · Aug 11, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,775 (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.$375,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$375,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$375,800

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
CountyHUDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 140 ft²

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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Alfred E. Zampella SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
William L. Dickinson High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Jersey City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07307These 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.104
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 100.117

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,905
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29,729 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,982
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,906
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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 Terrace 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Jersey City 07307
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Hudson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Jersey City 07307
  • Older than 72% of homes in Hudson County

What homes are worth in Jersey City 07307

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

This home
$256K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Jersey City 07307.

How it measures up in Jersey City 07307

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jersey City 07307.

Estimated value$676,230
CheaperTypical $766,699Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$351
CheaperTypical $485Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,928 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,734 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size2,252 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,483 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 281 Terrace Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJersey City 07307Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$676,23036% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35119% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,928 ft²58% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,252 ft²17% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than191051% of homes28% of homes

About 281 Terrace Ave

How much is 281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ is $676,230 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $491,107 to $861,353. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ last sell?

281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ last sold on Aug 11, 2006 for $421,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ?

281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 1,928 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ built?

281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ?

281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ is assigned to Alfred E. Zampella School (elementary), rated C+; William L. Dickinson High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Jersey City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ compare to other homes in Jersey City 07307?

Among the 8,393 homes in Jersey City 07307, it is worth more than 36% of them ($676,230 against a typical $766,699), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($351 against a typical $485), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,928 ft² against a typical 1,734 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (2,252 ft² against a typical 2,483 ft²) and it is newer than 51% of them (1910 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Hudson County, it is worth more than 53% 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 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Terrace Ave, Jersey City, NJ was $8,775. The county assessed it at $375,800.

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