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$771,854$370 / 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 91How 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 $145,000 on Apr 3, 1989

72 MELVILLE PL

IRVINGTON, NJ 07111
0
Baths
2,088 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$772K
$703K low$841K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Apr 3, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,679 (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.$490,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$185,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$305,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$490,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$490,100

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.0.06
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.

E
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Union Avenue Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Irvington High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Irvington Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07111These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.62,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.21,252 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,516
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,298
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

72 Melville Pl 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 Irvington 07111
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Irvington 07111
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Irvington 07111
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Irvington 07111

What homes are worth in Irvington 07111

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

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$171K$876K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Irvington 07111.

How it measures up in Irvington 07111

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Irvington 07111.

Estimated value$771,854
CheaperTypical $545,115Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$370
CheaperTypical $288Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area2,088 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,932 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 72 Melville Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIrvington 07111Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$771,85491% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37089% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than2,088 ft²56% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²13% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than196092% of homes76% of homes

About 72 Melville Pl

How much is 72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ is $771,854 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $702,653 to $841,055. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ last sell?

72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ last sold on Apr 3, 1989 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ?

72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ has 2,088 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ built?

72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ?

72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ is assigned to Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Union Avenue Middle School (middle), rated C+; Irvington High School (high), rated F. All sit in Irvington Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ compare to other homes in Irvington 07111?

Among the 8,437 homes in Irvington 07111, it is worth more than 91% of them ($771,854 against a typical $545,115), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($370 against a typical $288), it is bigger than 56% of them (2,088 ft² against a typical 1,932 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 92% of them (1960 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 60% 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 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Melville Pl, Irvington, NJ was $12,679. The county assessed it at $490,100.

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