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$379,998$848 / 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 $45,500 on Oct 24, 1979

538 ELMWOOD TER

LINDEN, NJ 07036
0
Baths
448 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.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$380K
$362K low$398K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,500 · Oct 24, 1979

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,935 (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.$80,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
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.Concrete Blocks
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.

M
McManus Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
School #10D+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Linden High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Linden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07036These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.109

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
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.46,375
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,133 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,437
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,908
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 Elmwood Ter 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 Union County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Union County
  • Among the smallest homes in Union County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Linden 07036

What homes are worth in Linden 07036

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

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$243K$812K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Linden 07036.

How it measures up in Linden 07036

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Linden 07036.

Estimated value$379,998
CheaperTypical $545,030Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$848
CheaperTypical $457Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area448 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,188 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 538 Elmwood Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinden 07036Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$379,99810% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$84895% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than448 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²12% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than193828% of homes36% of homes

About 538 Elmwood Ter

How much is 538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ is $379,998 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $362,408 to $397,588. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ last sell?

538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ last sold on Oct 24, 1979 for $45,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ?

538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ has 448 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ built?

538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ?

538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ is assigned to McManus Middle School (middle), rated C; School #10 (elementary), rated D+; Linden High School (high), rated D. All sit in Linden City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ compare to other homes in Linden 07036?

Among the 10,875 homes in Linden 07036, it is worth more than 10% of them ($379,998 against a typical $545,030), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($848 against a typical $457), it is bigger than 2% of them (448 ft² against a typical 1,188 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1938 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 6% 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 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Elmwood Ter, Linden, NJ was $5,935. The county assessed it at $80,800.

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