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$614,653$364 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $90,000 on Nov 16, 2012

542 40TH ST

UNION CITY, NJ 07087
0
Baths
1,687 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.
1,799 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1903
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$615K
$563K low$667K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Nov 16, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,841 (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.$547,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$275,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$272,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$532,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$547,800

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.37
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.
70
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)
CountyHUDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
George Washington Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.1 mi
M
Union Hill Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Union City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Union City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07087These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.118
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.68,460
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53,613 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,681
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,242
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

542 40th 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 Union City 07087
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Hudson County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Hudson County

What homes are worth in Union City 07087

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

This home
$173K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Union City 07087.

How it measures up in Union City 07087

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Union City 07087.

Estimated value$614,653
CheaperTypical $577,417Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$364
CheaperTypical $413Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,687 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,575 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size1,799 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,134 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1903
OlderTypical 1913Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 542 40th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnion City 07087Hudson County
Estimated valuepricier than$614,65356% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36434% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,687 ft²53% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,799 ft²43% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than190334% of homes21% of homes

About 542 40th St

How much is 542 40th St, Union City, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 40th St, Union City, NJ is $614,653 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $562,781 to $666,525. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 40th St, Union City, NJ last sell?

542 40th St, Union City, NJ last sold on Nov 16, 2012 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 40th St, Union City, NJ?

542 40th St, Union City, NJ has 1,687 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 542 40th St, Union City, NJ built?

542 40th St, Union City, NJ was built in 1903, making it 123 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 542 40th St, Union City, NJ?

542 40th St, Union City, NJ is assigned to George Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Union Hill Middle School (middle), rated A-; Union City High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Union City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 40th St, Union City, NJ compare to other homes in Union City 07087?

Among the 7,767 homes in Union City 07087, it is worth more than 56% of them ($614,653 against a typical $577,417), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($364 against a typical $413), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,687 ft² against a typical 1,575 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (1,799 ft² against a typical 2,134 ft²) and it is newer than 34% of them (1903 against a typical 1913). Measured against all of Hudson County, it is worth more than 44% 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 542 40th St, Union City, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 40th St, Union City, NJ was $9,841. The county assessed it at $547,800.

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