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$484,249$517 / 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 95How 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 $129,000 on Jun 30, 1999

538 E 3RD AVE

ROSELLE, NJ 07203
0
Baths
936 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.
3,498 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$484K
$462K low$506K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,000 · Jun 30, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,556 (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.$115,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$115,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
Harrison Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.1 mi
H
Abraham Clark High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Grace Wilday Junior High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Roselle Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07203These 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.104
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 100.113

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,141
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,867 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,013
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,446
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

538 E 3rd 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 83% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Roselle 07203
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Union County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Roselle 07203

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

This home
$204K$650K

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Roselle 07203.

How it measures up in Roselle 07203

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Roselle 07203.

Estimated value$484,249
CheaperTypical $498,511Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$517
CheaperTypical $365Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,372 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size3,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 538 E 3rd Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRoselle 07203Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$484,24941% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51785% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²19% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,498 ft²15% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than194860% of homes46% of homes

About 538 E 3rd Ave

How much is 538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ is $484,249 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $462,181 to $506,317. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ last sell?

538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ last sold on Jun 30, 1999 for $129,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ?

538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ has 936 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ built?

538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ?

538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ is assigned to Harrison Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Abraham Clark High School (high), rated F; Grace Wilday Junior High School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Roselle Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ compare to other homes in Roselle 07203?

Among the 5,320 homes in Roselle 07203, it is worth more than 41% of them ($484,249 against a typical $498,511), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($517 against a typical $365), it is bigger than 19% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,372 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (3,498 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1948 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 17% 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 538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ was $10,556. The county assessed it at $115,400.

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