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$1,120,000$410 / 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 94How 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 $269,000 on Jan 9, 1998

288 WALES AVE

RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661
0
Baths
2,734 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1.1M 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.$269,000 · Jan 9, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,714 (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.$800,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$360,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$439,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$732,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$800,000

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.0.14
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(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.

M
River Dell Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
H
River Dell Regional High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Roosevelt SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi

District: River Dell Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07661These 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.35
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.120

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.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,275
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,589 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,909
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$197,342
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

288 Wales 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.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in River Edge 07661
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in River Edge 07661
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in River Edge 07661
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in River Edge 07661
  • Older than 69% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in River Edge 07661

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

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$599K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in River Edge 07661.

How it measures up in River Edge 07661

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in River Edge 07661.

Estimated value$1,120,000
CheaperTypical $884,479Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$410
CheaperTypical $491Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,734 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,814 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 288 Wales Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver Edge 07661Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,120,00083% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41013% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than2,734 ft²86% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac23% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than194249% of homes31% of homes

About 288 Wales Ave

How much is 288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ is $1,120,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,053,416 to $1,186,584. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ last sell?

288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ last sold on Jan 9, 1998 for $269,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ?

288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ has 2,734 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ built?

288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ?

288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ is assigned to River Dell Middle School (middle), rated A; River Dell Regional High School (high), rated A-; Roosevelt School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in River Dell Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ compare to other homes in River Edge 07661?

Among the 3,246 homes in River Edge 07661, it is worth more than 83% of them ($1,120,000 against a typical $884,479), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($410 against a typical $491), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,734 ft² against a typical 1,814 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1942 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 80% 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 288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 288 Wales Ave, River Edge, NJ was $17,714. The county assessed it at $800,000.

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