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$735,298$396 / 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 97How 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
Last sold for $650,000 on Nov 10, 2025

540 5TH ST

CARLSTADT, NJ 07072
0
Baths
1,856 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$735K
$710K low$761K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$650,000 · Nov 10, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,217 (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.$574,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$273,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$301,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$540,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$574,800

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.41
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.
70
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
Carlstadt Public SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Henry P. Becton Regional High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07072These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.120

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.21%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,996
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,597 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,392
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,005
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 5th 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Carlstadt 07072
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Carlstadt 07072

What homes are worth in Carlstadt 07072

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

This home
$457K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Carlstadt 07072.

How it measures up in Carlstadt 07072

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carlstadt 07072.

Estimated value$735,298
CheaperTypical $732,056Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$396
CheaperTypical $418Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,856 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 540 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarlstadt 07072Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$735,29851% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39637% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,856 ft²54% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac96% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than198185% of homes78% of homes

About 540 5th St

How much is 540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ is $735,298 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $709,568 to $761,028. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ last sell?

540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ last sold on Nov 10, 2025 for $650,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ?

540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ has 1,856 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ built?

540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

What schools serve 540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ?

540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ is assigned to Carlstadt Public School (elementary), rated B-; Henry P. Becton Regional High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ compare to other homes in Carlstadt 07072?

Among the 1,576 homes in Carlstadt 07072, it is worth more than 51% of them ($735,298 against a typical $732,056), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($396 against a typical $418), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,856 ft² against a typical 1,780 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1981 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 43% 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 540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 5th St, Carlstadt, NJ was $9,217. The county assessed it at $574,800.

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