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Last sold for $173,000 on Jul 1, 1997

540 2ND AVE

ELIZABETH, NJ 07202
0
Baths
3,028 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,000 · Jul 1, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,069 (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.$796,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$190,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$606,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$796,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$796,700

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
78
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
Christopher Columbus School #15D
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical AcademyD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Elizabeth City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07202These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.44,566
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16,226 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,183
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,551
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

540 2nd 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 89% of homes in Union County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Union County

How it measures up in Elizabeth 07202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elizabeth 07202.

Living area3,028 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,277 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

How 540 2nd Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElizabeth 07202Union County
Living areabigger than3,028 ft²80% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac60% of homes27% of homes

About 540 2nd Ave

When did 540 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ last sell?

540 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ last sold on Jul 1, 1997 for $173,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ?

540 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ has 3,028 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

What schools serve 540 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ?

540 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ is assigned to Christopher Columbus School #15 (elementary), rated D; Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy (high), rated D-. All sit in Elizabeth City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ compare to other homes in Elizabeth 07202?

Among the 4,914 homes in Elizabeth 07202, it is bigger than 80% of them (3,028 ft² against a typical 2,277 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.1 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 2nd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ was $16,069. The county assessed it at $796,700.

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