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$786,413$284 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $420,000 on Nov 5, 2020

653 MONROE AVE

ELIZABETH, NJ 07201
0
Baths
2,772 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$786K
$747K low$826K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$420,000 · Nov 5, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,658 (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.$578,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$220,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$357,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$578,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$578,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
79
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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.

E
Louverture-Lafayette School #6D-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Elizabeth High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Elizabeth City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07201These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,200
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,851 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,073
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,535
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

653 Monroe 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 70% of homes in Elizabeth 07201
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Union County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Elizabeth 07201
  • Older than 89% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Elizabeth 07201

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

This home
$356K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Elizabeth 07201.

How it measures up in Elizabeth 07201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elizabeth 07201.

Estimated value$786,413
CheaperTypical $689,856Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$284
CheaperTypical $297Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area2,772 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 653 Monroe Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElizabeth 07201Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$786,41370% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28441% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than2,772 ft²69% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac81% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than191848% of homes11% of homes

About 653 Monroe Ave

How much is 653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ is $786,413 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $747,213 to $825,613. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ last sell?

653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ last sold on Nov 5, 2020 for $420,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ?

653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ has 2,772 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ built?

653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ?

653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ is assigned to Louverture-Lafayette School #6 (elementary), rated D-; Elizabeth High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Elizabeth City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ compare to other homes in Elizabeth 07201?

Among the 3,567 homes in Elizabeth 07201, it is worth more than 70% of them ($786,413 against a typical $689,856), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($284 against a typical $297), it is bigger than 69% of them (2,772 ft² against a typical 2,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 48% of them (1918 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 67% 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 653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 653 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ was $11,658. The county assessed it at $578,000.

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