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$441,127$358 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

579 PURCE ST

HILLSIDE, NJ 07205
0
Baths
1,232 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.
3,498 ft²
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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$441K
$409K low$473K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,196 (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.$92,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$92,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$92,100

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.0.08
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.

H
Hillside High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Krumbiegel Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Morris Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.4 mi

District: Hillside Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07205These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,864
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,391 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,810
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,567
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

579 Purce 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 91% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Hillside 07205
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Hillside 07205
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Hillside 07205

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

This home
$316K$829K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Hillside 07205.

How it measures up in Hillside 07205

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hillside 07205.

Estimated value$441,127
CheaperTypical $531,988Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$358
CheaperTypical $324Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size3,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 579 Purce St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHillside 07205Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$441,12717% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35870% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²19% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,498 ft²24% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than192954% of homes29% of homes

About 579 Purce St

How much is 579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ is $441,127 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $409,407 to $472,847. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ last sell?

579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ last sold on Oct 24, 1980, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ?

579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ has 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ built?

579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ?

579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ is assigned to Hillside High School (high), rated D; Krumbiegel Middle School (middle), rated D-; Morris Early Childhood Center (elementary). All sit in Hillside Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ compare to other homes in Hillside 07205?

Among the 5,784 homes in Hillside 07205, it is worth more than 17% of them ($441,127 against a typical $531,988), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($358 against a typical $324), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (3,498 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1929 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 9% 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 579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 579 Purce St, Hillside, NJ was $8,196. The county assessed it at $92,100.

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