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$524,423$568 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $292,500 on Oct 26, 2009

40 RICHARD AVE

WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
0
Baths
924 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$524K
$482K low$567K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$292,500 · Oct 26, 2009
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$321,423
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$257,138
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.39%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$203,000
QUICKEN LNS · recorded Oct 19, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,472 (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.$271,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$189,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$271,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$271,800

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.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

H
James Caldwell High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Wilson Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Grover Cleveland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Caldwell-West Caldwell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07006These 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.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.5%
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.26,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,900 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,893
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

40 Richard 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 less than 96% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Older than 79% of homes in Caldwell 07006

What homes are worth in Caldwell 07006

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

This home
$400K$2M

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Caldwell 07006.

How it measures up in Caldwell 07006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caldwell 07006.

Estimated value$524,423
CheaperTypical $885,578Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$568
CheaperTypical $427Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,098 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 40 Richard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaldwell 07006Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$524,4234% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56895% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²3% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac10% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than192921% of homes45% of homes

About 40 Richard Ave

How much is 40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is $524,423 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $481,599 to $567,247. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sell?

40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ last sold on Oct 26, 2009 for $292,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ has 924 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ built?

40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ is assigned to James Caldwell High School (high), rated B; Wilson Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Grover Cleveland Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ compare to other homes in Caldwell 07006?

Among the 7,868 homes in Caldwell 07006, it is worth more than 4% of them ($524,423 against a typical $885,578), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($568 against a typical $427), it is bigger than 3% of them (924 ft² against a typical 2,098 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1929 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 26% 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 40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Richard Ave, West Caldwell, NJ was $7,472. The county assessed it at $271,800.

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