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$891,805$445 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

540 UNION ST

CARLSTADT, NJ 07072
0
Baths
2,002 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$892K
$787K low$997K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,285 (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.$772,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$260,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$512,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$720,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$772,800

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.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
Carlstadt Public SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Henry P. Becton Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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 Union 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.

  • Worth more than 74% of homes in Carlstadt 07072
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Bergen County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Bergen County

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
$482K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 74% 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$891,805
CheaperTypical $746,895Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$445
CheaperTypical $431Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area2,002 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 540 Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarlstadt 07072Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$891,80574% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44558% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than2,002 ft²62% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac39% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than190017% of homes2% of homes

About 540 Union St

How much is 540 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ is $891,805 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $787,004 to $996,606. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ last sell?

540 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ?

540 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ has 2,002 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 540 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ built?

540 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ?

540 Union 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 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ compare to other homes in Carlstadt 07072?

Among the 1,576 homes in Carlstadt 07072, it is worth more than 74% of them ($891,805 against a typical $746,895), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($445 against a typical $431), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,002 ft² against a typical 1,780 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1900 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 63% 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 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Union St, Carlstadt, NJ was $12,285. The county assessed it at $772,800.

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