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$654,479$502 / 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 93How 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

561 SCHOOL PL

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076
0
Baths
1,305 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$654K
$606K low$703K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,042 (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.$121,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.

M
Park Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.1 mi
E
School One Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07076These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,320
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,849 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$167,416
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$205,277
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%

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How this home compares

561 School Pl 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 79% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Scotch Plains 07076

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

This home
$459K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076.

How it measures up in Scotch Plains 07076

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scotch Plains 07076.

Estimated value$654,479
CheaperTypical $852,363Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$502
CheaperTypical $440Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,305 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 561 School Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScotch Plains 07076Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$654,47921% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50280% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,305 ft²13% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac44% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than196862% of homes82% of homes

About 561 School Pl

How much is 561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ is $654,479 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $605,842 to $703,116. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ last sell?

561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ last sold on Oct 6, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ?

561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ has 1,305 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ built?

561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ?

561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ is assigned to Park Middle School (middle), rated B; School One Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (high), rated B. All sit in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ compare to other homes in Scotch Plains 07076?

Among the 8,002 homes in Scotch Plains 07076, it is worth more than 21% of them ($654,479 against a typical $852,363), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($502 against a typical $440), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,305 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1968 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 51% 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 561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 561 School Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ was $15,042. The county assessed it at $121,800.

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