97 Summit Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
OFF MARKET

97 Summit Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,592 sqft

$571,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,974/mo*
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$571,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,974/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,592 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools6 Preschool Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

NEEDS SOME TLC House needs repairs. Short Sale Subject to Bank Approval. Buyer is responsible for C/O
97 Summit Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,592 sqft single-family home built in 1908. It last sold for $165,000 on Sep 6, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $571,900, with a rent estimate of $2,802/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 97 Summit Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1908
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Brick

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5039 sqft

Price History for 97 Summit Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/06/2012$165,000Sold
N/A
01/24/2012$189,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/11/2012$189,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/14/2011$199,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/29/2005$327,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Garfield

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,802
Assessment$233,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 97 Summit Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
431 River Dr, Garfield, NJ
0.33
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$200,000
02/17/26
2
1
1,606
25 Willard St, Garfield, NJ
0.39
Single-Family Home
$52,550
08/07/25
2
2
1,400
13 Shaw St, Garfield, NJ
0.47
Single-Family Home
$470,000
10/03/25
4
1
-
173 Lincoln Pl, Garfield, NJ
0.50
Single-Family Home
$401,000
10/06/25
2
1
-
63 Sampson St, Garfield, NJ
0.29
Single-Family Home
$435,200
03/06/26
2
2
-
32 Van Winkle Ave, Garfield, NJ
0.31
Single-Family Home
$241,000
08/06/25
1
1
-
44 Sampson St, Garfield, NJ
0.27
Single-Family Home
$600,000
07/11/25
3
3
-
229 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ
0.29
Single-Family Home
$390,000
06/26/26
4
2
-
328 Westminster Pl, Lodi, NJ
0.94
Single-Family Home
$190,800
03/09/26
2
1
-
179 Wessington Ave, Garfield, NJ
0.24
Single-Family Home
$285,000
01/22/26
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Garfield

At least 523 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say parking is easy

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Amin Acosta
    "Great parks anda schools , only problem is the parking permit they never accept it and you keep receiving tickets all night "
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  • Fabio Morales
    "The neighborhood is starting to get more crowded because of more apartments buildings being constructed. It’s more garbage been thrown in the streets and more cars which makes parking more difficult to find."
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  • Luvenci Bonneau
    "It’s a great commute. I would do it on the weekends if the train schedule permitted it. takes about 30 minutes to get from here to Hoboken."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice town. The school system is not great but it’s affordable and easy to get around. Basic needs are right in the town no need to go elsewhere "
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  • Drob4495
    "Very family friendly . Lots if community activity to get involved in. Walking distance to all area schools. "
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  • Lucasswiatek
    "It’s pretty quiet here , kids can run around freely and parents don’t have to worry too much about them "
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  • Adriana Arteta
    "I have lived here a year and I love that there is not much traffic. I’m across a high school and yet it is not noisy."
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  • Miranda b.
    "Eh be careful who your landlords are. And if the Landlord lives in the same house or next door. DO NOT DO IT. "
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  • Nichole M. Moses
    "Traffic does back up by schools. However it moves smoothly to all major roads. Lots of parked cars in the street as there is not much off street parking"
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  • Maria
    "There a lot of family and kids there parks library boys club pizza place restaurant Walmart is not to far police station on the n Corner "
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  • Rodriguezowa
    "Gangs, streets are no longe safe, cars get hit on the streets, packages are being stolen from the decks.... it’s not like it use to be"
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  • Anthony C.
    "It’s a nice neighborhood with decent people and nice places to go like parks malls nearby supermarkets nearby and just about all the necessary things."
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  • Srgsilva3
    "Very good with parking and ride easy access to the city, bus stop with roof and text msg info on next bus"
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  • Tanya R.
    "Movie night in the park pumpkin picking in the park and all of the special events that the town does for there residents. "
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  • Julieth
    "quiet and calm. transportation is near. supermarkets, malls, restaurant are near. great schools. quiet neighborhood. polite people around. "
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  • Sandra O.
    "has easy access to public transportation but it doesnt run frequently and stops pretty early. people dont like to curb their dogs so it can be messy at times. elementary schools are amazing! im moving because id rather my daughter go to a different middle school. high schoolers dont have much motivation or ambition as per the crowd of kids they hang out with. majority of the high schoolers are always smoking marijuana. "
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  • Troykristoff
    "We have a town parade, 4th of July parade, in summer we have town fun day where we close Outwater lane street and have vendors and kids entertainment "
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  • Juliancianci
    "The italian festival on macarthur ave and the small carnivals. Century field always has things going on as well. "
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  • Brenda N.
    "It’s a pretty quiet, safe and clean neighborhood, neighbors are nice and many stores around the area "
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  • Martyna M.
    "Friendly neighbors located in Polish community with a lot of Shopping options and local dog park, with a lot of playgrounds and soccer team club. Very close to public transportation and free preschool for two years with excellent program that will get your children ready for kindergarten as well as very good aba program."
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  • Kiara D.
    "Owners are always able to walk their dogs around the neighborhood, there is also plenty of parks in the city and most of them allow dogs to be walked as well."
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  • Armando C.
    "Garfield is great little town. very safe, very welcoming for diversity, very quiet and far enough away from the big city."
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  • Tayeni
    "Garfield is Great Access to get to route 80 East to cross the GWB as I work in the Bronx I enjoy living in Garfield "
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  • Kathynunezd
    "Depending on the time of day, the traffic can be heavy. If you attempt to travel into the rush hours you will be stuck in traffic. So leaving early is a must."
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  • Yvette O.
    "It’s expensive and school really aren’t that good. Some apartments are small and they are asking well over priced. Town really isn’t that great. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful neighborhood love it , unique area looking for my own home in Garfield love it here. Very friendly "
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  • Carolina C.
    "Area is very quiet and feels super safe, Very great neighborhood to raise kids and close to supermarkets and laundromats"
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  • Ryan D.
    "Fantastic dog park. Wonderful community. Great place to live. Wonderful businesses and an excellent local bar"
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  • Charlesdoell
    "There’s an annual street fair, an Italian festival, free events in the park for family and a holiday tree lighting ceremony."
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  • Sandra O.
    "area good for elementary age children and less. not suitable for middle school and high school. school quality is not good at all.bl"
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  • Sandra O.
    "lots of people have dogs. i see them outside with them, most don't curb their dogd thats the downside."
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  • Cristina L.
    "Is safe and all kind of people can live here. No racism in this town and we have a lot of public transit service . Also schools are good because our families are friendly with everyone "
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  • Marisol
    "I always see neighbors walking there I also have one my self very dog friendly . The neighborhood is very lovely you can welcome your dog anywhere Just lovely "
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  • Rose
    "With dogs you are well protected in your neighborhood, everyone is respectful and cleans up after their dogs."
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  • Pliniopuente
    "we're new in the neighborhood, but we like the area because it is quiet and the neighbors are nice and respectful good schools and a lot place are close "
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