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Last sold for $580,000 on Jan 7, 2026

81 WATSESSING AVE

BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
0
Baths
1,512 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$580,000 · Jan 7, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,939 (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.$287,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$128,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$158,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$287,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,200

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.0.11
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.

E
Belleville Ps4D-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Belleville High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Belleville Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 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

81 Watsessing 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.

  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Belleville 07109

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

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 81 Watsessing Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelleville 07109Essex County
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²51% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac46% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than195064% of homes62% of homes

About 81 Watsessing Ave

When did 81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ last sell?

81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ last sold on Jan 7, 2026 for $580,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ?

81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ has 1,512 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ built?

81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ?

81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ is assigned to Belleville Ps4 (elementary), rated D-; Belleville High School (high), rated D-; 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 81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ compare to other homes in Belleville 07109?

Among the 9,030 homes in Belleville 07109, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1950 against a typical 1939). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Watsessing Ave, Belleville, NJ was $11,939. The county assessed it at $287,200.

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