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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $119,000 on Jul 17, 1998

657 MONROE AVE

ELIZABETH, NJ 07201
0
Baths
2,048 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.
3,598 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$119,000 · Jul 17, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,019 (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.$348,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$174,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$348,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$348,000

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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.0.08
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.Yes

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 · 0.3 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

657 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.

  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Elizabeth 07201
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Union County

How it measures up in Elizabeth 07201

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

Living area2,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size3,598 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 657 Monroe Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElizabeth 07201Union County
Living areabigger than2,048 ft²30% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,598 ft²44% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than192256% of homes16% of homes

About 657 Monroe Ave

When did 657 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ last sell?

657 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ last sold on Jul 17, 1998 for $119,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 657 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ?

657 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ has 2,048 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 657 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ built?

657 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 657 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ?

657 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 657 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ compare to other homes in Elizabeth 07201?

Among the 3,567 homes in Elizabeth 07201, it is bigger than 30% of them (2,048 ft² against a typical 2,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (3,598 ft² against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 56% of them (1922 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 657 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 657 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ was $7,019. The county assessed it at $348,000.

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