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$897,660$270 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

78 COTTAGE PL

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073
0
Baths
3,330 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.
0.12 ac
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

$898K
$802K low$993K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$897,660
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$718,128

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,989 (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.$788,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$311,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$476,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$745,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$788,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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

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

E
McKenzie SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Alfred S. Faust SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Henry P. Becton Regional High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07073These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.118

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,599
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,726 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,988
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,237
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

78 Cottage 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 93% of homes in East Rutherford 07073
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in East Rutherford 07073
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in East Rutherford 07073
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Bergen County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in East Rutherford 07073

What homes are worth in East Rutherford 07073

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

This home
$333K$1M

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in East Rutherford 07073.

How it measures up in East Rutherford 07073

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Rutherford 07073.

Estimated value$897,660
CheaperTypical $619,117Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$270
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area3,330 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 78 Cottage Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Rutherford 07073Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$897,66093% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2703% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than3,330 ft²96% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac67% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than196066% of homes62% of homes

About 78 Cottage Pl

How much is 78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ is $897,660 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $801,911 to $993,409. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ last sell?

78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ?

78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ has 3,330 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ built?

78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ?

78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ is assigned to McKenzie School (elementary), rated C+; Alfred S. Faust School (middle), rated A-; Henry P. Becton Regional High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in East Rutherford 07073?

Among the 2,016 homes in East Rutherford 07073, it is worth more than 93% of them ($897,660 against a typical $619,117), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($270 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,330 ft² against a typical 1,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1960 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 65% 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 78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Cottage Pl, East Rutherford, NJ was $11,989. The county assessed it at $788,600.

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