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Single Family ResidenceResidential
$1,193,318$471 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $649,000 on Jul 14, 2016

50 ESSEX AVE

GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
0
Baths
2,536 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$649,000 · Jul 14, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,550 (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.$1,113,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$457,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$656,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$614,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,113,800

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.11
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.

M
Glen Ridge High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.0 mi

District: Glen Ridge Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07028These 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.28
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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.0%
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.8,650
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,568 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$268,789
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

50 Essex Ave 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 83% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028
  • Older than 82% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Glen Ridge 07028

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

This home
$539K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028.

How it measures up in Glen Ridge 07028

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Glen Ridge 07028.

Estimated value$1,193,318
CheaperTypical $1,217,819Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$471
CheaperTypical $563Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area2,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,153 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 50 Essex Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlen Ridge 07028Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,193,31848% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47115% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than2,536 ft²65% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac14% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than191233% of homes18% of homes

About 50 Essex Ave

How much is 50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ is $1,193,318 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,087,104 to $1,299,532. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ last sell?

50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ last sold on Jul 14, 2016 for $649,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ has 2,536 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ built?

50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ was built in 1912, making it 114 years old.

What schools serve 50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ is assigned to Glen Ridge High School (middle), rated A-; Forest Avenue Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Glen Ridge Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ compare to other homes in Glen Ridge 07028?

Among the 2,376 homes in Glen Ridge 07028, it is worth more than 48% of them ($1,193,318 against a typical $1,217,819), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($471 against a typical $563), it is bigger than 65% of them (2,536 ft² against a typical 2,153 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1912 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 83% 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 50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 50 Essex Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ was $21,550. The county assessed it at $1,113,800.

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