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$659,970$437 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $198,000 on Aug 21, 1998

551 MADISON ST

CARLSTADT, NJ 07072
0
Baths
1,510 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.
1929
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

$660K
$618K low$702K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$198,000 · Aug 21, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,696 (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.$481,100 (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.$221,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$451,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$481,100

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Henry P. Becton Regional High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

551 Madison 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 less than 69% of homes in Bergen County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Bergen County
  • Older than 80% 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
$474K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 33% 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$659,970
CheaperTypical $731,510Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$437
CheaperTypical $418Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,510 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 551 Madison St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarlstadt 07072Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$659,97033% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43759% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,510 ft²33% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac39% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than192940% of homes20% of homes

About 551 Madison St

How much is 551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ is $659,970 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $617,750 to $702,190. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ last sell?

551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ last sold on Aug 21, 1998 for $198,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ?

551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ has 1,510 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ built?

551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ?

551 Madison 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 551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ compare to other homes in Carlstadt 07072?

Among the 1,576 homes in Carlstadt 07072, it is worth more than 33% of them ($659,970 against a typical $731,510), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($437 against a typical $418), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,510 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 40% of them (1929 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 31% 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 551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Madison St, Carlstadt, NJ was $7,696. The county assessed it at $481,100.

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