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Last sold for $1,475,000 on Apr 18, 2022

61 DEFOREST AVE

SUMMIT, NJ 07901
0
Baths
3,873 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1886
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,475,000 · Apr 18, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,832 (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.$421,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$215,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$206,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$421,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$421,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Office/Residential (Mixed Use)
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.0.23
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(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
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Summit High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Summit City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07901These 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.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
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.24,077
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,885 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$187,703
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$262,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

61 Deforest 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Union County
  • Among the oldest homes in Summit 07901

How it measures up in Summit 07901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Summit 07901.

Living area3,873 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1886
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 61 Deforest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSummit 07901Union County
Living areabigger than3,873 ft²88% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac35% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than1886almost no homesalmost no homes

About 61 Deforest Ave

When did 61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ last sell?

61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ last sold on Apr 18, 2022 for $1,475,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ?

61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ has 3,873 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ built?

61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ was built in 1886, making it 140 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ?

61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ is assigned to Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School (middle), rated A+; Summit High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Summit City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ compare to other homes in Summit 07901?

Among the 6,689 homes in Summit 07901, it is bigger than 88% of them (3,873 ft² against a typical 2,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1886 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 61 Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ was $18,832. The county assessed it at $421,200.

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