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$527,472$326 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

51 PRESTON ST

BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
0
Baths
1,618 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1902
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

$527K
$480K low$575K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,411 (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.$274,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$124,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$149,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$274,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$274,500

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.0.12
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
Belleville Ps5C
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi
H
Belleville High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Belleville Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Belleville Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07109These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.115

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
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.39,272
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,528 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,531
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,448
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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 Preston 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 less than 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Belleville 07109
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Belleville 07109

What homes are worth in Belleville 07109

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

This home
$247K$935K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Belleville 07109.

How it measures up in Belleville 07109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belleville 07109.

Estimated value$527,472
CheaperTypical $558,995Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$326
CheaperTypical $367Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,618 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 51 Preston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelleville 07109Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$527,47237% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32631% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,618 ft²58% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac61% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than19029% of homes11% of homes

About 51 Preston St

How much is 51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ is $527,472 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $479,872 to $575,072. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ last sell?

51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ?

51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ has 1,618 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ built?

51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ?

51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ is assigned to Belleville Ps5 (elementary), rated C; Belleville High School (high), rated D-; Belleville Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Belleville Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ compare to other homes in Belleville 07109?

Among the 9,030 homes in Belleville 07109, it is worth more than 37% of them ($527,472 against a typical $558,995), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($326 against a typical $367), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,618 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1902 against a typical 1939). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 22% 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 Preston St, Belleville, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Preston St, Belleville, NJ was $11,411. The county assessed it at $274,500.

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