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$1,188,970$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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $490,000 on Mar 5, 2002

5 DODD ST

MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
0
Baths
2,521 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1869
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$490,000 · Mar 5, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,341 (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.$635,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$337,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$297,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$635,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$635,400

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.0.17
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
Watchung Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand BuildingA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Montclair High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Montclair Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07042These 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.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.27,494
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132,077
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$183,948
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 Dodd St 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 84% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Montclair 07042

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

This home
$347K$3M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Montclair 07042.

How it measures up in Montclair 07042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montclair 07042.

Estimated value$1,188,970
CheaperTypical $1,023,612Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$472
CheaperTypical $476Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area2,521 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,323 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1869
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 5 Dodd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontclair 07042Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,188,97062% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47248% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than2,521 ft²57% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac37% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than18692% of homesalmost no homes

About 5 Dodd St

How much is 5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ is $1,188,970 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,008,643 to $1,369,297. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ last sell?

5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ last sold on Mar 5, 2002 for $490,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ?

5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ has 2,521 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ built?

5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ was built in 1869, making it 157 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ?

5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ is assigned to Watchung Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building (middle), rated A-; Montclair High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Montclair Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ compare to other homes in Montclair 07042?

Among the 6,114 homes in Montclair 07042, it is worth more than 62% of them ($1,188,970 against a typical $1,023,612), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($472 against a typical $476), it is bigger than 57% of them (2,521 ft² against a typical 2,323 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1869 against a typical 1922). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 84% 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 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Dodd St, Montclair, NJ was $22,341. The county assessed it at $635,400.

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