Row of historic brownstones on a tree-lined street in downtown Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey

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Hudson County Real Estate Appraisal Services

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Appraisal Services Across Hudson County

Hudson County is New Jersey's smallest county by land area, just over 46 square miles, and its densest. Few markets change this much from block to block. A downtown Jersey City brownstone, a unit in a Newport high-rise, a Union City two-family and a single-family home in Kearny can all sit within a short drive of each other and trade in different markets. Nearly three out of four Hudson households rent (72.4% in the 2020 Census), so a large share of properties here are condominiums, co-ops and income buildings rather than conventional single-family homes.

New Jersey Real Estate Appraisal Group provides state-certified appraisals for Hudson County homeowners, condo owners, investors, attorneys and executors. Every report follows USPAP and is written to hold up when it's challenged, whether by opposing counsel, the County Board of Taxation, the IRS or a lender's review appraiser.

  • State-certified, 26 years in New JerseyIndependent, USPAP-compliant reports
  • Divorce, estate and tax appeal specialistsIncluding past-date (retrospective) values
  • Court-ready, defensible reportsExpert testimony available when needed
  • Firm quote, 5–7 business daysMost assignments $495–$750

Appraisals for the Hudson County Board of Taxation

A Hudson County tax appeal is a question of market value. The assessment is presumed correct, and the owner has to prove it is wrong (NJ Division of Taxation). What that means in practice:

Value is set as of October 1 of the pre-tax year. For a 2027 appeal, the relevant date is October 1, 2026. The sales that matter most are the ones closest to that date.
Comparables must match the property type. A downtown condo is compared to downtown condos, a brownstone to brownstones, a Greenville two-family to two-families. Mixing them is one of the most common reasons appeals fail.
The common level range is ±15%. An assessment is only considered discriminatory if its ratio to market value falls outside 15% of the municipality's average ratio.
Over $1 million, you have a choice. Properties assessed above $1,000,000 can be appealed to the County Board or directly to the Tax Court of New Jersey.
Abated and PILOT properties are different. Many newer Hudson County buildings pay under a long-term tax abatement (a PILOT) instead of conventional property taxes. Review the abatement terms with your attorney before spending money on a standard appeal.
Deadlines & filing

The filing window for a regular appeal is February 1 to April 1, or May 1 in a municipality that has completed a municipal-wide revaluation or reassessment. Added and omitted assessment appeals run October 1 to December 1. The Hudson County Board of Taxation is at Hudson County Plaza, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City. Appeals can also be filed online through NJ Appeal Online.

We prepare tax appeal appraisals valued as of the correct date, with comparables matched to the property type, and we are available to testify at the hearing.

Estate and Date-of-Death Appraisals

Hudson County estates are probated through the Hudson County Surrogate's Court, in the Hudson County Administration Building at 595 Newark Avenue, 4th Floor, Room 407, Jersey City (NJ Courts). Executors typically need a date-of-death value for three reasons: to report stepped-up basis to the IRS, to divide property fairly among heirs, and to support a sale or buyout.

Our estate and date-of-death appraisals are retrospective. We value the property as it stood on the date of death, using sales from that period rather than today's market. For a Hudson County condo, that also means comparing sales in the same building or directly competing buildings from the same period.

Divorce Appraisals for Hudson County Family Court

Hudson County divorce matters are handled by the Family Division in the Hudson County Administration Building, 595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City (NJ Courts). When the marital home or an investment property is part of equitable distribution, both sides and the court need a value that is neutral and defensible.

We provide court-ready divorce appraisals. That includes retrospective values as of the date of filing or separation, joint engagements where both spouses agree on one appraiser, and inspections coordinated through counsel when the parties cannot be present together.

Condos, Co-ops and Multifamily Buildings

Hudson County's housing stock is unlike anywhere else in the state. According to Rutgers' Hudson County rental housing profile, 27% of the county's rental units are in buildings with 50 or more units (18% statewide), and only 6% are in single-family homes (20% statewide). More than half of Kearny's rental units are in two- to four-unit buildings. Jersey City, Union City and Bayonne also have large numbers of them.

The stock is also split between very old and very new. The same profile reports that 27% of rental units were built before 1940 (19% statewide) and 22% since 2000. Over 30% of rentals in Weehawken, Union City, Hoboken and Kearny are pre-1940. In Secaucus and Harrison, more than 40% were built in 2000 or later.

For condos, floor, view, exposure, parking and HOA fees can move value as much as square footage. For two- to four-family and mixed-use buildings, rental income and legal unit count drive value. We weigh the income approach alongside comparable sales and produce as-is and after-repair value (ARV) appraisals for investors and lenders.

Housing Stock We Appraise Across Hudson County

Downtown Jersey City and Hoboken

19th-century brownstones and row houses, many converted to condominiums, alongside mid-rise and high-rise waterfront condos.

Journal Square, the Heights and Greenville

condominium conversions, new mid-rises near transit, and frame one- to three-family homes.

Union City, West New York, Guttenberg and North Bergen

dense two- to four-family and walk-up buildings, with high-rise condos and co-ops along Boulevard East.

Weehawken

Boulevard East homes and newer waterfront condominiums.

Bayonne

one- to four-family frame homes, plus newer development near the waterfront and light rail.

Kearny, Harrison and East Newark

single-family and two-family homes in Kearny, and new transit-oriented rental and condo buildings in Harrison.

Secaucus

single-family neighborhoods, townhouse and condo communities, and commercial property.

Areas We Serve in Hudson County

We serve all 12 Hudson County municipalities:

  • Bayonne
  • East Newark
  • Guttenberg
  • Harrison
  • Hoboken
  • Jersey City
  • Kearny
  • North Bergen
  • Secaucus
  • Union City
  • Weehawken
  • West New York

Other Appraisal Services in Hudson County

Frequently Asked Questions – Hudson County Appraisals

Can you appraise a condo in a Jersey City or Hoboken high-rise?
Yes. High-rise and mid-rise condominiums are a large share of the Hudson County market. We compare units in the same or directly competing buildings, and adjust for floor level, view, exposure, parking, amenities and building-specific factors such as HOA fees and any PILOT or tax abatement.
What is the property tax appeal deadline in Hudson County?
April 1 in most Hudson County municipalities, per the Hudson County Board of Taxation. In a municipality that has completed a municipal-wide revaluation or reassessment, the deadline moves to May 1. Added and omitted assessment appeals are filed between October 1 and December 1.
My property is assessed over $1 million. Where do I appeal?
New Jersey allows owners of properties assessed above $1,000,000 to appeal either to the Hudson County Board of Taxation or directly to the Tax Court of New Jersey. The right venue depends on the property and the strength of the evidence, so it is worth discussing with a tax appeal attorney before filing.
Do you appraise brownstones and two- to four-family buildings in Hudson County?
Yes. Brownstones and row houses in downtown Jersey City and Hoboken, and two- to four-family buildings in Jersey City, Union City, Bayonne and Kearny, are some of the most common properties we appraise. For income properties we weigh the income approach alongside comparable sales and verify the legal unit count.
How long does a Hudson County appraisal take and what does it cost?
Most reports are delivered in 2 to 5 business days after the inspection. Typical fees range from $495 to $750 depending on property type, complexity and purpose. Court-ready, retrospective and multi-family assignments may be higher. You receive a firm quote before scheduling.

Request a Hudson County Appraisal

Call 908-517-3913, email [email protected], or request a quote online. Tell us the property address, the purpose of the appraisal and any deadline, whether that's a Tax Board hearing, a court date or an estate filing. We’ll confirm the fee and schedule before we begin.

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We serve clients and attorneys throughout New Jersey, with court-ready real estate valuations you can trust.

Certified Real Estate Appraisers Serving All 21 New Jersey Counties

New Jersey Real Estate Appraisal Group provides independent, state-certified real estate appraisal services throughout all 21 New Jersey counties. Whether you want to know how much your home is worth, need an appraisal for a sale or financial decision, or require a valuation for divorce, estate settlement, immigration, property tax appeal, or another legal matter, we're here to help.

Anyone can give you a number. What matters is the methodology, market evidence, and professional judgment behind that number — especially when important decisions depend on it.

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