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$858,823$472 / 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 94How 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

85 BROOKSIDE AVE

CALDWELL, NJ 07006
0
Baths
1,819 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$859K
$808K low$910K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,129 (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.$495,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$328,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$495,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$495,200

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.0.32
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
Jefferson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Grover Cleveland Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
James Caldwell High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Caldwell-West Caldwell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07006These 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.43
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.5%
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.26,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,900 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,034
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,893
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

85 Brookside 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 68% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Caldwell 07006
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Caldwell 07006

What homes are worth in Caldwell 07006

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

This home
$380K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Caldwell 07006.

How it measures up in Caldwell 07006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caldwell 07006.

Estimated value$858,823
CheaperTypical $880,970Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$472
CheaperTypical $424Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,819 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,102 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 85 Brookside Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCaldwell 07006Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$858,82346% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47276% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,819 ft²35% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac51% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than19004% of homes9% of homes

About 85 Brookside Ave

How much is 85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ is $858,823 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $807,953 to $909,693. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ last sell?

85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ?

85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ has 1,819 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ built?

85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ?

85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Grover Cleveland Middle School (middle), rated B+; James Caldwell High School (high), rated B. All sit in Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ compare to other homes in Caldwell 07006?

Among the 7,868 homes in Caldwell 07006, it is worth more than 46% of them ($858,823 against a typical $880,970), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($472 against a typical $424), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,819 ft² against a typical 2,102 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1900 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 68% 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 85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Brookside Ave, Caldwell, NJ was $16,129. The county assessed it at $495,200.

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