OFF MARKET
Google street view image for 178 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ 07021
Off market feb 1996 for $415K
$1,811,954
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,778/mo
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3,930
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178 Rensselaer Rd, Essex Fells, NJ 07021

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About this home

178 Rensselaer Rd is a 3,930 square foot house on a 0.51 acre lot. - it last sold on February 26, 1996 for $415,000. Based on Redfin's Essex Fells data, we estimate the home's value is $1,811,954.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$461Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,811,954
$1.4M since sold in February 1996$1,000 since September

This home's estimate is 10.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.64M) of 5 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 07021, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price
106.4%

3.4% MoM

Median sale price
$1.7M

$850K MoM

Avg. days on market
16d

70 days MoM

Recently sold homes
7

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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Sale history for 178 Rensselaer Rd

Tax history for 178 Rensselaer Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Essex Fells Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10
West Essex Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

6/10
West Essex High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

9/10
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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Essex Fells, NJ • 07021
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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

8.6 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.72M – $2.08M

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Home values near 178 Rensselaer Rd

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