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$1,200,454$553 / 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 86How 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
Last sold for $150,000 on Nov 10, 1997

686 SUMMIT AVE

WESTFIELD, NJ 07090
0
Baths
2,172 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Nov 10, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,575 (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.$635,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$449,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$635,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$635,900

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.Cape Cod
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Thomas Edison Intermediate SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Westfield High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Tamaques Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.6 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

686 Summit 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 90% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Union County
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Union County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Westfield 07090

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 48% 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$1,200,454
CheaperTypical $1,225,506Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$553
CheaperTypical $523Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area2,172 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 686 Summit Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestfield 07090Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,200,45448% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55363% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than2,172 ft²39% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac26% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than195356% of homes58% of homes

About 686 Summit Ave

How much is 686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ is $1,200,454 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,030,138 to $1,370,770. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ last sell?

686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ last sold on Nov 10, 1997 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ?

686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ has 2,172 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ built?

686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ?

686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ is assigned to Thomas Edison Intermediate School (middle), rated B; Westfield High School (high), rated A-; Tamaques 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 686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ compare to other homes in Westfield 07090?

Among the 9,479 homes in Westfield 07090, it is worth more than 48% of them ($1,200,454 against a typical $1,225,506), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($553 against a typical $523), it is bigger than 39% of them (2,172 ft² against a typical 2,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1953 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 90% 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 686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Summit Ave, Westfield, NJ was $14,575. The county assessed it at $635,900.

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