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$559,938$461 / 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 93How 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 $140,000 on Mar 7, 1997

42 COTTAGE LN

CLIFTON, NJ 07012
0
Baths
1,214 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$560K
$523K low$597K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · Mar 7, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,169 (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.$149,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$149,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$149,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.

E
School #9B+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Clifton High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Christopher Columbus Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Clifton City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07012These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,065
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,987 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,801
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,776
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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 Cottage Ln 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 74% of homes in Allwood
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Passaic County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Passaic County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Clifton 07012
  • Older than 75% of homes in Clifton 07012

What homes are worth in Clifton 07012

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

This home
$409K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Clifton 07012.

How it measures up in Clifton 07012

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Clifton 07012.

Estimated value$559,938
CheaperTypical $595,957Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$461
CheaperTypical $395Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,214 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,451 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 42 Cottage Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAllwoodClifton 07012Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$559,93826% of homes34% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46170% of homes77% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,214 ft²26% of homes22% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac88% of homes89% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than194032% of homes25% of homes34% of homes

About 42 Cottage Ln

How much is 42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ is $559,938 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $523,362 to $596,514. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ last sell?

42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ last sold on Mar 7, 1997 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ?

42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ has 1,214 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ built?

42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ?

42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ is assigned to School #9 (elementary), rated B+; Clifton High School (high), rated D+; Christopher Columbus Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Clifton City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ compare to other homes in Clifton 07012?

Among the 3,132 homes in Clifton 07012, it is worth more than 34% of them ($559,938 against a typical $595,957), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($461 against a typical $395), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,214 ft² against a typical 1,451 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1940 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 40% 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 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Cottage Ln, Clifton, NJ was $9,169. The county assessed it at $149,600.

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