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$945,766$507 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $467,500 on Feb 25, 2020

5 HOWARD ST

MADISON, NJ 07940
0
Baths
1,866 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$946K
$913K low$979K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$467,500 · Feb 25, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$640,766
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$512,613
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.34%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$305,000
NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB · recorded Oct 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,930 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$466,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$188,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$466,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$466,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMORRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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

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.

H
Madison High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Central Avenue Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Madison Junior SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Madison Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07940These 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,707
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,782 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$157,455
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$211,017
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5 Howard 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 74% of homes in Morris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Morris County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Madison 07940
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Madison 07940
  • Older than 76% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Madison 07940

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

This home
$577K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Madison 07940.

How it measures up in Madison 07940

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Madison 07940.

Estimated value$945,766
CheaperTypical $1,136,272Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$507
CheaperTypical $543Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,866 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,188 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 5 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMadison 07940Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$945,76632% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50736% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,866 ft²34% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac19% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than195043% of homes24% of homes

About 5 Howard St

How much is 5 Howard St, Madison, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Howard St, Madison, NJ is $945,766 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $912,533 to $978,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Howard St, Madison, NJ last sell?

5 Howard St, Madison, NJ last sold on Feb 25, 2020 for $467,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Howard St, Madison, NJ?

5 Howard St, Madison, NJ has 1,866 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 5 Howard St, Madison, NJ built?

5 Howard St, Madison, NJ was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Howard St, Madison, NJ?

5 Howard St, Madison, NJ is assigned to Madison High School (high), rated A-; Central Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Madison Junior School (middle), rated B. All sit in Madison Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Howard St, Madison, NJ compare to other homes in Madison 07940?

Among the 4,474 homes in Madison 07940, it is worth more than 32% of them ($945,766 against a typical $1,136,272), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($507 against a typical $543), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,866 ft² against a typical 2,188 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1950 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 74% 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 Howard St, Madison, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5 Howard St, Madison, NJ was $9,930. The county assessed it at $466,200.

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