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$453,334$458 / 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 93How 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

51 FRANKLIN AVE

MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040
0
Baths
990 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$453K
$422K low$484K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,693 (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.$403,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$195,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$403,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$403,700

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.0.06
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
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Maplewood Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: South Orange-Maplewood School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07040These 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.38
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,720
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,897 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$164,365
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$201,759
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

51 Franklin 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 less than 94% of homes in Maplewood 07040
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Maplewood 07040
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Maplewood 07040
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Maplewood 07040

What homes are worth in Maplewood 07040

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

This home
$319K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Maplewood 07040.

How it measures up in Maplewood 07040

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Maplewood 07040.

Estimated value$453,334
CheaperTypical $981,822Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$458
CheaperTypical $500Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area990 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,940 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 51 Franklin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewood 07040Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$453,3346% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45833% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than990 ft²4% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²8% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than196594% of homes79% of homes

About 51 Franklin Ave

How much is 51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ is $453,334 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $422,421 to $484,247. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ last sell?

51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ?

51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ has 990 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ built?

51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ?

51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ is assigned to Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School (elementary), rated B-; Maplewood Middle School (middle), rated B-; Columbia High School (high), rated B-. All sit in South Orange-Maplewood School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ compare to other homes in Maplewood 07040?

Among the 6,900 homes in Maplewood 07040, it is worth more than 6% of them ($453,334 against a typical $981,822), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($458 against a typical $500), it is bigger than 4% of them (990 ft² against a typical 1,940 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (1965 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 13% 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 51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ was $9,693. The county assessed it at $403,700.

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