Paterson City, New Jersey · public appraisal records
Are you overpaying property taxes in Paterson City?
We analyzed 17,097 homes in Paterson City, New Jersey against comparable homes in the same ZIP. About 3.4% are assessed more than 15% above the typical comparable home, an estimated $3K a year each in property-tax overpayment. Is yours one of them?
That's 12.4 points lower than the 15.8% average across the 279 New Jersey cities we analyzed, Paterson City ranks #164 of 279 for over-assessment.
Where over-assessment clusters in Paterson City
Streets in Paterson City with the most homes assessed above comparable homes nearby. We show the street and a count only, never a specific address or owner. Enter your address below to see if yours is one of them.
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We compared every single-family home in Paterson City to the median comparable home in the same ZIP, using public assessment rolls, and counted a home as over-assessed when it sits more than 15% above that median. This is a city-level screen, it shows where over-assessment is common, not whether any specific home is over-assessed. See the full nationwide methodology and ranking. Data as of July 2026.
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Frequently asked
How many homes in Paterson City, New Jersey are over-assessed?
About 3.4% of single-family homes in Paterson City, roughly 582 of the 17,097 we analyzed, are assessed more than 15% above the typical comparable home in the same ZIP. That's 12.4 points lower than the 15.8% average across the 279 New Jersey cities we analyzed, Paterson City ranks #164 of 279 for over-assessment. The average over-assessed home in Paterson City sits about 28.6% above its comparables, an estimated $3K a year in property-tax overpayment.
Which streets in Paterson City have the most over-assessed homes?
Among the homes we analyzed in Paterson City, over-assessment clusters most on Madison Ave (17 homes), Mill St (15 homes), Pacific St (13 homes). We publish the street and a count only, never a specific address, enter your own address to see whether yours is assessed above comparable homes nearby.
How do I appeal my property taxes in Paterson City?
Start with the deadline and appeal authority on your assessment notice. Grounds and procedures differ by jurisdiction. The $29 New Jersey DIY kit provides guidance, worksheets and an editable letter to help organize your evidence and filing plan. You gather evidence, complete official forms and file yourself. A property-specific $49 assessment report is a separate option where supported by available records.
Can I prepare outside the appeal window in Paterson City?
Yes. Use the DIY kit to organize your assessment notice, check the property record for errors and plan the evidence you need. Confirm the next filing window with the authority on your notice. Preparation does not reopen a closed deadline or guarantee a reduction.
Does living in Paterson City mean my home is over-assessed?
Not necessarily. This is a city-level screen built from public appraisal records, it shows where over-assessment is common, not whether your specific home is over-assessed. The only way to know is a per-home comparison against similar properties nearby, which our free address check does in about 30 seconds.