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42 BUTTONWOOD RD

ESSEX FELLS, NJ 07021
0
Baths
1,512 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.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,617 (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.$329,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$225,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$329,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$329,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyESSEX
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
Essex Fells Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
West Essex High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
West Essex Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.1 mi

District: West Essex Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07021These 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.23
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,333
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,678 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$228,452
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$282,418
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%

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How this home compares

42 Buttonwood Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Essex Fells 07021
  • Older than 98% of homes in Essex Fells 07021

How it measures up in Essex Fells 07021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex Fells 07021.

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,986 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 42 Buttonwood Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex Fells 07021Essex County
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²5% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than18902% of homes4% of homes

About 42 Buttonwood Rd

When did 42 Buttonwood Rd, Essex Fells, NJ last sell?

42 Buttonwood Rd, Essex Fells, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 42 Buttonwood Rd, Essex Fells, NJ built?

42 Buttonwood Rd, Essex Fells, NJ was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 42 Buttonwood Rd, Essex Fells, NJ?

42 Buttonwood Rd, Essex Fells, NJ is assigned to Essex Fells Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; West Essex High School (high), rated A; West Essex Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in West Essex Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Buttonwood Rd, Essex Fells, NJ compare to other homes in Essex Fells 07021?

Among the 782 homes in Essex Fells 07021, it is bigger than 5% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 2,986 ft²) and it is newer than 2% of them (1890 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Buttonwood Rd, Essex Fells, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Buttonwood Rd, Essex Fells, NJ was $7,617. The county assessed it at $329,600.

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