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$550,206$447 / 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 92How 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 $425,000 on Jan 16, 2020

70 LIGHAM ST

BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
0
Baths
1,232 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.
3,999 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$550K
$507K low$593K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Jan 16, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,195 (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.$269,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$118,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$269,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$269,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(6)

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

H
Belleville High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Belleville Ps7C
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Belleville Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Belleville Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07109These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.115

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
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.39,272
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,528 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,531
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,448
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

70 Ligham St 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 less than 74% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Belleville 07109
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Belleville 07109

What homes are worth in Belleville 07109

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

This home
$242K$941K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Belleville 07109.

How it measures up in Belleville 07109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belleville 07109.

Estimated value$550,206
CheaperTypical $555,479Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$447
CheaperTypical $363Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size3,999 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 70 Ligham St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelleville 07109Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$550,20648% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44785% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²30% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,999 ft²29% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than192743% of homes42% of homes

About 70 Ligham St

How much is 70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ is $550,206 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $507,428 to $592,984. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ last sell?

70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ last sold on Jan 16, 2020 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ?

70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ has 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ built?

70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ?

70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ is assigned to Belleville High School (high), rated D-; Belleville Ps7 (elementary), rated C; Belleville Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Belleville Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ compare to other homes in Belleville 07109?

Among the 9,030 homes in Belleville 07109, it is worth more than 48% of them ($550,206 against a typical $555,479), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($447 against a typical $363), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (3,999 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1927 against a typical 1938). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 26% 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 70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Ligham St, Belleville, NJ was $11,195. The county assessed it at $269,300.

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