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$722,438$466 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $283,500 on Dec 15, 2000

540 PROSPECT AVE

DUMONT, NJ 07628
0
Baths
1,550 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.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$722K
$690K low$755K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$283,500 · Dec 15, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,979 (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.$643,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$349,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$293,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$597,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$643,000

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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Selzer Elementary\Middle SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Dumont High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Dumont Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07628These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.121
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.116

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,538
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,385 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,202
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,463
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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 Prospect 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 more than 67% of homes in Dumont 07628
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Dumont 07628
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Dumont 07628
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Dumont 07628

What homes are worth in Dumont 07628

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

This home
$441K$975K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Dumont 07628.

How it measures up in Dumont 07628

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dumont 07628.

Estimated value$722,438
CheaperTypical $677,883Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$466
CheaperTypical $429Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,550 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,555 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 540 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDumont 07628Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$722,43867% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46671% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,550 ft²49% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac75% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than195986% of homes60% of homes

About 540 Prospect Ave

How much is 540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ is $722,438 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $689,853 to $755,023. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ last sell?

540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ last sold on Dec 15, 2000 for $283,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ?

540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ has 1,550 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ built?

540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.

What schools serve 540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ?

540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ is assigned to Selzer Elementary\Middle School (elementary), rated B; Dumont High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Dumont Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ compare to other homes in Dumont 07628?

Among the 4,986 homes in Dumont 07628, it is worth more than 67% of them ($722,438 against a typical $677,883), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($466 against a typical $429), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,550 ft² against a typical 1,555 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1959 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 42% 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 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Prospect Ave, Dumont, NJ was $13,979. The county assessed it at $643,000.

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