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$1,710,019$436 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

542 PROSPECT ST

WESTFIELD, NJ 07090
0
Baths
3,920 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
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

$1.7M
$1.6M low$1.9M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,466 (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.$1,154,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$754,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$400,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,154,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,154,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
Franklin Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Roosevelt Intermediate SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Westfield High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Westfield Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07090These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.2%
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.31,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,742 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$183,919
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$244,350
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

542 Prospect 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 96% of homes in Union County
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Westfield 07090
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Westfield 07090

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

This home
$596K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Westfield 07090.

How it measures up in Westfield 07090

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westfield 07090.

Estimated value$1,710,019
CheaperTypical $1,191,741Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$436
CheaperTypical $508Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,406 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 542 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestfield 07090Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,710,01983% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43620% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than3,920 ft²90% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac90% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than191813% of homes11% of homes

About 542 Prospect St

How much is 542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ is $1,710,019 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,561,317 to $1,858,721. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ last sell?

542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ last sold on Dec 17, 1991, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ?

542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ has 3,920 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ built?

542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ?

542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ is assigned to Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Roosevelt Intermediate School (middle), rated B; Westfield High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Westfield Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ compare to other homes in Westfield 07090?

Among the 9,479 homes in Westfield 07090, it is worth more than 83% of them ($1,710,019 against a typical $1,191,741), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($436 against a typical $508), it is bigger than 90% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 2,406 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1918 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 96% 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 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Prospect St, Westfield, NJ was $26,466. The county assessed it at $1,154,700.

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