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$1,059,913$419 / 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 71How 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 $392,500 on May 2, 2002

70 MELROSE AVE

BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621
0
Baths
2,531 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

$1.1M
$749K 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.$392,500 · May 2, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,398 (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.$492,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$199,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$292,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$492,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$492,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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.

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

H
Bergenfield High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Roy W. Brown Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Bergenfield Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07621These 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.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.121
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.119

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,942
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,010 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,824
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,618
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

70 Melrose 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 91% of homes in Bergenfield 07621
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Bergenfield 07621
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Bergenfield 07621
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Bergenfield 07621
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Bergenfield 07621

What homes are worth in Bergenfield 07621

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

This home
$302K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Bergenfield 07621.

How it measures up in Bergenfield 07621

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bergenfield 07621.

Estimated value$1,059,913
CheaperTypical $683,925Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$419
CheaperTypical $455Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area2,531 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 70 Melrose Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBergenfield 07621Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,059,91391% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41931% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than2,531 ft²90% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac91% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than195573% of homes53% of homes

About 70 Melrose Ave

How much is 70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ is $1,059,913 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $749,340 to $1,370,486. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ last sell?

70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ last sold on May 2, 2002 for $392,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ?

70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ has 2,531 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ built?

70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ?

70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ is assigned to Bergenfield High School (high), rated C+; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Roy W. Brown Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Bergenfield Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ compare to other homes in Bergenfield 07621?

Among the 6,994 homes in Bergenfield 07621, it is worth more than 91% of them ($1,059,913 against a typical $683,925), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($419 against a typical $455), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,531 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1955 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 76% 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 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Melrose Ave, Bergenfield, NJ was $18,398. The county assessed it at $492,200.

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