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$495,194$577 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $99,000 on Apr 25, 1997

836 GILCHRIST AVE

LINDEN, NJ 07036
0
Baths
858 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.
4,199 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$495K
$469K low$522K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$99,000 · Apr 25, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,608 (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.$117,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$117,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.35 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.63%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
School #2D-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Soehl Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Linden High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Linden City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07036These 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.102
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 100.109

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,375
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,133 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,437
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,908
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

836 Gilchrist 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 less than 83% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Union County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Union County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Union County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Linden 07036

What homes are worth in Linden 07036

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

This home
$258K$878K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Linden 07036.

How it measures up in Linden 07036

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Linden 07036.

Estimated value$495,194
CheaperTypical $575,650Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$577
CheaperTypical $465Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area858 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,188 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size4,199 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 836 Gilchrist Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLinden 07036Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$495,19426% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57773% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than858 ft²22% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,199 ft²41% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than193828% of homes35% of homes

About 836 Gilchrist Ave

How much is 836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ is $495,194 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $468,524 to $521,864. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ last sell?

836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ last sold on Apr 25, 1997 for $99,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ?

836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ has 858 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ built?

836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ?

836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ is assigned to School #2 (elementary), rated D-; Soehl Middle School (middle), rated D; Linden High School (high), rated D. All sit in Linden City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ compare to other homes in Linden 07036?

Among the 10,895 homes in Linden 07036, it is worth more than 26% of them ($495,194 against a typical $575,650), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($577 against a typical $465), it is bigger than 22% of them (858 ft² against a typical 1,188 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (4,199 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1938 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 17% 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 836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 836 Gilchrist Ave, Linden, NJ was $8,608. The county assessed it at $117,200.

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