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$987,783$381 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $499,500 on Jul 30, 2002

5 VAN NESS PL

CALDWELL, NJ 07006
0
Baths
2,590 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
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

$988K
$909K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$499,500 · Jul 30, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,023 (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.$546,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$255,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$291,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$546,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$546,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.32
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.

E
Wilson Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
James Caldwell High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Grover Cleveland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Caldwell-West Caldwell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07006These 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.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
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.97%
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.2.5%
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.26,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,900 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,893
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 Van Ness 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 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Caldwell 07006

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

This home
$372K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Caldwell 07006.

How it measures up in Caldwell 07006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caldwell 07006.

Estimated value$987,783
CheaperTypical $879,333Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$381
CheaperTypical $426Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area2,590 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,100 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 5 Van Ness Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaldwell 07006Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$987,78366% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38125% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than2,590 ft²71% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac51% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than196874% of homes81% of homes

About 5 Van Ness Pl

How much is 5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ is $987,783 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $909,415 to $1,066,151. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ last sell?

5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ last sold on Jul 30, 2002 for $499,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ?

5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ has 2,590 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ built?

5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ?

5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ is assigned to Wilson Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; James Caldwell High School (high), rated B; Grover Cleveland Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ compare to other homes in Caldwell 07006?

Among the 7,868 homes in Caldwell 07006, it is worth more than 66% of them ($987,783 against a typical $879,333), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($381 against a typical $426), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,590 ft² against a typical 2,100 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1968 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 77% 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 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Van Ness Pl, Caldwell, NJ was $15,023. The county assessed it at $546,500.

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