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$637,687$237 / 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 92How 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

540 RIVERSIDE DR

ELIZABETH, NJ 07208
0
Baths
2,685 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.
0.21 ac
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.

Valuation

$638K
$584K low$691K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,031 (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.$497,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$249,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$247,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$497,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$497,300

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.49
37
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
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.
82
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.21
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
Nicholas Murray Butler School #23D-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory AcademyB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Elizabeth City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07208These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.16%
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.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,836
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18,821 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,244
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,465
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 Riverside Dr 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 96% of homes in Union County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Elizabeth 07208
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Elizabeth 07208

What homes are worth in Elizabeth 07208

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

This home
$284K$957K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Elizabeth 07208.

How it measures up in Elizabeth 07208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elizabeth 07208.

Estimated value$637,687
CheaperTypical $619,343Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $310Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,685 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,026 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 540 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElizabeth 07208Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$637,68757% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2378% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than2,685 ft²74% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac83% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than194877% of homes46% of homes

About 540 Riverside Dr

How much is 540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ is $637,687 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $583,929 to $691,445. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ last sell?

540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ?

540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ has 2,685 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ built?

540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.

What schools serve 540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ?

540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ is assigned to Nicholas Murray Butler School #23 (elementary), rated D-; Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy (high), rated B-. All sit in Elizabeth City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ compare to other homes in Elizabeth 07208?

Among the 4,170 homes in Elizabeth 07208, it is worth more than 57% of them ($637,687 against a typical $619,343), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($237 against a typical $310), it is bigger than 74% of them (2,685 ft² against a typical 2,026 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1948 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 47% 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 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Riverside Dr, Elizabeth, NJ was $10,031. The county assessed it at $497,300.

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