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$1,408,111$922 / 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 76How 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 $345,000 on Jan 12, 2001

42 CHESTNUT ST

LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
0
Baths
1,527 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.
1.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.1M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$345,000 · Jan 12, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,795 (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.$782,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$529,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$252,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$782,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$782,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
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

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

E
Collins Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Livingston High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Heritage Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Livingston Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07039These 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.11
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 100.108

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.3.1%
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.31,982
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,238 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$189,177
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$237,617
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 Chestnut St 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 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Essex County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Livingston 07039
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Livingston 07039

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

This home
$682K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Livingston 07039.

How it measures up in Livingston 07039

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Livingston 07039.

Estimated value$1,408,111
CheaperTypical $1,124,203Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$922
CheaperTypical $521Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,527 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,225 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size1.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 42 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLivingston 07039Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,408,11171% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$92298% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,527 ft²15% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.18 ac91% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than195540% of homes70% of homes

About 42 Chestnut St

How much is 42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ is $1,408,111 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,068,315 to $1,747,907. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ last sell?

42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ last sold on Jan 12, 2001 for $345,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ built?

42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ?

42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ is assigned to Collins Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Livingston High School (high), rated A; Heritage Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Livingston Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ compare to other homes in Livingston 07039?

Among the 10,188 homes in Livingston 07039, it is worth more than 71% of them ($1,408,111 against a typical $1,124,203), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($922 against a typical $521), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,527 ft² against a typical 2,225 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (1.18 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1955 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 89% 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 42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Chestnut St, Livingston, NJ was $19,795. The county assessed it at $782,100.

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