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$266,869$424 / 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 89How 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

596 CHESTNUT ST

UNION, NJ 07083
Building report
0
Baths
630 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.
780 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$267K
$239K low$295K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,108 (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.$21,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$21,900

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.Condo/Apartment
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Washington Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Kawameeh Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Union High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Union Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07083These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.111

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.57,241
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,577 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,741
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,270
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%

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How this home compares

596 Chestnut 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Union 07083
  • Among the smallest homes in Union County
  • Among the smallest lots in Union 07083

What homes are worth in Union 07083

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

This home
$303K$869K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Union 07083.

How it measures up in Union 07083

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Union 07083.

Estimated value$266,869
CheaperTypical $589,746Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$424
CheaperTypical $387Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area630 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,518 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size780 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 596 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnion 07083Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$266,8692% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42474% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than630 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than780 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than195464% of homes60% of homes

About 596 Chestnut St

How much is 596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ is $266,869 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $238,700 to $295,038. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ last sell?

596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ?

596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ has 630 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ built?

596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ?

596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Kawameeh Middle School (middle), rated B; Union High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Union Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ compare to other homes in Union 07083?

Among the 15,571 homes in Union 07083, it is worth more than 2% of them ($266,869 against a typical $589,746), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($424 against a typical $387), it is bigger than 2% of them (630 ft² against a typical 1,518 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (780 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1954 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than almost no 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 596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 596 Chestnut St, Union, NJ was $5,108. The county assessed it at $21,900.

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