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$536,544$311 / 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 78How 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 $90,000 on Dec 11, 1995

42 HOWARD AVE

PASSAIC, NJ 07055
0
Baths
1,728 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.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$537K
$416K low$657K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Dec 11, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,970 (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.$304,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$145,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$158,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$304,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$304,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPASSAIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Mario J. Drago School No. 3D+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Passaic High School No. 12D
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Passaic City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07055These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.119

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.70,680
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,818 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,596
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,016
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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 Howard 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 65% of homes in Main Avenue
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Passaic 07055
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Passaic 07055
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Passaic 07055
  • Older than 74% of homes in Passaic County

What homes are worth in Passaic 07055

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

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$169K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Passaic 07055.

How it measures up in Passaic 07055

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Passaic 07055.

Estimated value$536,544
CheaperTypical $475,555Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$311
CheaperTypical $288Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,728 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 3,833 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 42 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMain AvenuePassaic 07055Passaic County
Estimated valuepricier than$536,54465% of homes63% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31157% of homes66% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,728 ft²36% of homes34% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac88% of homes91% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than193059% of homes61% of homes26% of homes

About 42 Howard Ave

How much is 42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ is $536,544 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $415,899 to $657,189. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ last sell?

42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ last sold on Dec 11, 1995 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ?

42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ has 1,728 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ built?

42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ?

42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ is assigned to Mario J. Drago School No. 3 (elementary), rated D+; Passaic High School No. 12 (high), rated D. All sit in Passaic City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ compare to other homes in Passaic 07055?

Among the 6,996 homes in Passaic 07055, it is worth more than 63% of them ($536,544 against a typical $475,555), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($311 against a typical $288), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,728 ft² against a typical 2,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 3,833 ft²) and it is newer than 61% of them (1930 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Passaic County, it is worth more than 35% 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 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Howard Ave, Passaic, NJ was $12,970. The county assessed it at $304,600.

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