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Last sold for $230,000 on Mar 1, 2016

97 RUTGERS AVE

JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
7
Beds
0
Baths
3,059 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.
2,888 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
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.$230,000 · Mar 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,265 (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.$268,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$93,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$174,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$268,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$268,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyHUDSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
President Barack Obama Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Henry Snyder High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Jersey City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07305These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.114

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.94%
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.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,092
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,015 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,805
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,178
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

97 Rutgers 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Hudson County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Jersey City 07305

How it measures up in Jersey City 07305

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jersey City 07305.

Living area3,059 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,866 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size2,888 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,831 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 97 Rutgers Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJersey City 07305Hudson County
Living areabigger than3,059 ft²91% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,888 ft²54% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than192131% of homes44% of homes

About 97 Rutgers Ave

When did 97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ last sell?

97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ last sold on Mar 1, 2016 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ?

97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ has 7 bedrooms, 3,059 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ built?

97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ?

97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ is assigned to President Barack Obama Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Henry Snyder High School (high), rated F. All sit in Jersey City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ compare to other homes in Jersey City 07305?

Among the 12,173 homes in Jersey City 07305, it is bigger than 91% of them (3,059 ft² against a typical 1,866 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (2,888 ft² against a typical 2,831 ft²) and it is newer than 31% of them (1921 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Rutgers Ave, Jersey City, NJ was $6,265. The county assessed it at $268,300.

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