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$585,989
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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $125,000 on Dec 2, 2022

553 RICHFIELD AVE

KENILWORTH, NJ 07033
0
Baths
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$586K
$549K low$623K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Dec 2, 2022
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$401,863
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$321,490
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.31%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$151,000
PARTNERS MORTGAGE · recorded Nov 14, 2005
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$20,476
NEW JERSEY HOUSING & MORTGAGE FIN AGENCY
3rd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$12,650

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,984 (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.$150,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,700

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.Cape Cod
CountyUNION
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

Transaction History(4)

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
Warren G. Harding Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi
M
David Bearley Middle/High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Kenilworth Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07033These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.110

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.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
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.8,734
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,118 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,217
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,463
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

553 Richfield Ave 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Kenilworth 07033

What homes are worth in Kenilworth 07033

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

This home
$457K$1M

This home is worth more than 41% of homes in Kenilworth 07033.

How it measures up in Kenilworth 07033

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kenilworth 07033.

Estimated value$585,989
CheaperTypical $603,856Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 553 Richfield Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenilworth 07033Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$585,98941% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac12% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than195247% of homes56% of homes

About 553 Richfield Ave

How much is 553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ is $585,989 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $548,960 to $623,018. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ last sell?

553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ last sold on Dec 2, 2022 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ built?

553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ?

553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ is assigned to Warren G. Harding Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; David Bearley Middle/High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Kenilworth Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ compare to other homes in Kenilworth 07033?

Among the 2,601 homes in Kenilworth 07033, it is worth more than 41% of them ($585,989 against a typical $603,856), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1952 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 40% 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 553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Richfield Ave, Kenilworth, NJ was $9,984. The county assessed it at $150,700.

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