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$1,173,160$197 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $635,000 on Nov 9, 2017

897 WESTMINSTER AVE

HILLSIDE, NJ 07205
0
Baths
5,956 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$635,000 · Nov 9, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,472 (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.$275,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$113,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$162,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$275,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
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
Morris Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.5 mi
H
Hillside High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Krumbiegel Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Hillside Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07205These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,864
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,391 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,810
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,567
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%

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How this home compares

897 Westminster 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Hillside 07205
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Union County
  • Among the largest homes in Hillside 07205
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Hillside 07205
  • Older than 81% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Hillside 07205

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

This home
$316K$829K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Hillside 07205.

How it measures up in Hillside 07205

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hillside 07205.

Estimated value$1,173,160
CheaperTypical $531,988Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $324Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area5,956 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1929Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 897 Westminster Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHillside 07205Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,173,160almost all homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1974% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than5,956 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac94% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than192432% of homes19% of homes

About 897 Westminster Ave

How much is 897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ is $1,173,160 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,138,710 to $1,207,610. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ last sell?

897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ last sold on Nov 9, 2017 for $635,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ?

897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ has 5,956 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ built?

897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ?

897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ is assigned to Morris Early Childhood Center (elementary); Hillside High School (high), rated D; Krumbiegel Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Hillside Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ compare to other homes in Hillside 07205?

Among the 5,784 homes in Hillside 07205, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,173,160 against a typical $531,988), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($197 against a typical $324), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,956 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than 32% of them (1924 against a typical 1929). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 89% 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 897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Westminster Ave, Hillside, NJ was $24,472. The county assessed it at $275,000.

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