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48 DEFOREST AVE

SUMMIT, NJ 07901
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Baths
4,428 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$67,958 (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.$1,459,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,100,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$359,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,459,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,459,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Summit High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Summit City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07901These 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.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.24,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,885 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$187,703
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$262,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

48 Deforest 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Union County

How it measures up in Summit 07901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Summit 07901.

Living area4,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,292 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

How 48 Deforest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSummit 07901Union County
Living areabigger than4,428 ft²92% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac56% of homes85% of homes

About 48 Deforest Ave

When did 48 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ last sell?

48 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 48 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ?

48 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ has 4,428 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

What schools serve 48 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ?

48 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ is assigned to Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School (middle), rated A-; Summit High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Summit City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 48 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ compare to other homes in Summit 07901?

Among the 6,689 homes in Summit 07901, it is bigger than 92% of them (4,428 ft² against a typical 2,292 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.29 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 48 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ was $67,958. The county assessed it at $1,459,900.

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