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$1,095,019$635 / 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 91How 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 $299,000 on Jul 25, 2000

5 AMHERST PL

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043
0
Baths
1,725 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$993K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$299,000 · Jul 25, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,057 (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.$542,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$335,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$542,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$542,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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
Bradford Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Buzz Aldrin Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Montclair High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Montclair Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07043These 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.29
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.98%
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.2.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,473
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,811
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$277,430
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

5 Amherst Pl 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 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Montclair 07043
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Montclair 07043
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Montclair 07043

What homes are worth in Montclair 07043

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

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$459K$3M

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Montclair 07043.

How it measures up in Montclair 07043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montclair 07043.

Estimated value$1,095,019
CheaperTypical $1,445,235Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$635
CheaperTypical $622Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,725 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,369 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 5 Amherst Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07043Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,095,01920% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$63557% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,725 ft²18% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac13% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than194672% of homes57% of homes

About 5 Amherst Pl

How much is 5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ is $1,095,019 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $993,320 to $1,196,718. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ last sell?

5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ last sold on Jul 25, 2000 for $299,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ?

5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ has 1,725 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ built?

5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ?

5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ is assigned to Bradford Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Buzz Aldrin Middle School (middle), rated A; Montclair High School (high), rated B. All sit in Montclair Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07043?

Among the 3,790 homes in Montclair 07043, it is worth more than 20% of them ($1,095,019 against a typical $1,445,235), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($635 against a typical $622), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,725 ft² against a typical 2,369 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1946 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 81% 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 5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Amherst Pl, Montclair, NJ was $19,057. The county assessed it at $542,000.

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