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Last sold for $999,999 on Aug 14, 2018

51 DEFOREST AVE

SUMMIT, NJ 07901
0
Baths
3,155 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.
1894
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$999,999 · Aug 14, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$42,142 (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.$905,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$329,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$575,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$905,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$905,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Office (General)
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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(2)

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
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Summit High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Summit City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07901These 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.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,885 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$187,703
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$262,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

51 Deforest 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Union County

How it measures up in Summit 07901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Summit 07901.

Living area3,155 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,279 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1894
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 51 Deforest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSummit 07901Union County
Living areabigger than3,155 ft²77% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac35% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than18943% of homes2% of homes

About 51 Deforest Ave

When did 51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ last sell?

51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ last sold on Aug 14, 2018 for $999,999, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ?

51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ has 3,155 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ built?

51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ was built in 1894, making it 132 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ?

51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ is assigned to Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School (middle), rated A-; Summit High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Summit City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ compare to other homes in Summit 07901?

Among the 6,689 homes in Summit 07901, it is bigger than 77% of them (3,155 ft² against a typical 2,279 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1894 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ was $42,142. The county assessed it at $905,300.

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