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$954,917$472 / 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 $875,000 on Apr 5, 2024

5 BALSTON DR

VERONA, NJ 07044
0
Baths
2,024 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$955K
$885K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$875,000 · Apr 5, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,730 (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.$871,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$448,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$423,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$560,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$871,900

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.0.23
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
Forest Avenue SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Verona High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Verona Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 07044These 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.56
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 100.113

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
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.14,589
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$139,773
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$184,866
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

5 Balston Dr 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 82% of homes in Verona 07044
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Verona 07044
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Verona 07044

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

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$286K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Verona 07044.

How it measures up in Verona 07044

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Verona 07044.

Estimated value$954,917
CheaperTypical $747,545Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$472
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area2,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,720 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 5 Balston Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVerona 07044Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$954,91782% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47273% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than2,024 ft²70% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac62% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than195868% of homes73% of homes

About 5 Balston Dr

How much is 5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ is $954,917 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $885,454 to $1,024,380. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ last sell?

5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ last sold on Apr 5, 2024 for $875,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ?

5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ has 2,024 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ built?

5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.

What schools serve 5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ?

5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ is assigned to Forest Avenue School (elementary), rated B+; Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School (middle), rated A-; Verona High School (high), rated B. All sit in Verona Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ compare to other homes in Verona 07044?

Among the 4,916 homes in Verona 07044, it is worth more than 82% of them ($954,917 against a typical $747,545), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($472 against a typical $421), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,024 ft² against a typical 1,720 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1958 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 75% 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 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Balston Dr, Verona, NJ was $17,730. The county assessed it at $871,900.

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