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$1,476,443$617 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $835,000 on Aug 10, 2018

638 SCOTCH PLAINS AVE

WESTFIELD, NJ 07090
0
Baths
2,392 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$835,000 · Aug 10, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,399 (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.$846,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$528,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$317,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$846,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$846,400

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.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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

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.

H
Westfield High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Thomas Edison Intermediate SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
McKinley Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.5 mi

District: Westfield Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07090These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.2%
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.31,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,742 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$183,919
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$244,350
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

638 Scotch Plains 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Union County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Union County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Westfield 07090
  • Older than 65% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Westfield 07090

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

This home
$620K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Westfield 07090.

How it measures up in Westfield 07090

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westfield 07090.

Estimated value$1,476,443
CheaperTypical $1,215,787Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$617
CheaperTypical $522Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area2,392 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,405 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 638 Scotch Plains Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestfield 07090Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,476,44369% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61787% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than2,392 ft²50% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac28% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than193839% of homes35% of homes

About 638 Scotch Plains Ave

How much is 638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ is $1,476,443 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,394,373 to $1,558,513. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ last sell?

638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ last sold on Aug 10, 2018 for $835,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ?

638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ has 2,392 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ built?

638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ?

638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ is assigned to Westfield High School (high), rated B+; Thomas Edison Intermediate School (middle), rated A; McKinley Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Westfield Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ compare to other homes in Westfield 07090?

Among the 9,479 homes in Westfield 07090, it is worth more than 69% of them ($1,476,443 against a typical $1,215,787), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($617 against a typical $522), it is bigger than 50% of them (2,392 ft² against a typical 2,405 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1938 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 95% 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 638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 638 Scotch Plains Ave, Westfield, NJ was $19,399. The county assessed it at $846,400.

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