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$1,469,564$495 / 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 88How 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

72 HIGHLAND AVE

GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
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Baths
2,967 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.3M low$1.6M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$28,527 (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.$1,405,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$704,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$700,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$813,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,405,300

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.0.56
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
Glen Ridge High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.1 mi

District: Glen Ridge Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07028These 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.28
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
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.98%
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.2.0%
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.8,650
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,568 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$268,789
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

72 Highland 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 Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028
  • Older than 89% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Glen Ridge 07028

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

This home
$521K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Glen Ridge 07028.

How it measures up in Glen Ridge 07028

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Glen Ridge 07028.

Estimated value$1,469,564
CheaperTypical $1,217,153Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$495
CheaperTypical $573Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area2,967 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,152 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 72 Highland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlen Ridge 07028Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,469,56466% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49521% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than2,967 ft²76% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac95% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than190513% of homes11% of homes

About 72 Highland Ave

How much is 72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ is $1,469,564 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,297,379 to $1,641,749. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ last sell?

72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ has 2,967 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ built?

72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ was built in 1905, making it 121 years old.

What schools serve 72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ is assigned to Glen Ridge High School (middle), rated A; Forest Avenue Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Glen Ridge Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ compare to other homes in Glen Ridge 07028?

Among the 2,376 homes in Glen Ridge 07028, it is worth more than 66% of them ($1,469,564 against a typical $1,217,153), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($495 against a typical $573), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,967 ft² against a typical 2,152 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1905 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Essex 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 72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Highland Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ was $28,527. The county assessed it at $1,405,300.

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