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$527,652$224 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $49,000 on Nov 20, 1986

156 ROUTE 72

BARNEGAT, NJ 08005
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,352 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.
13.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$528K
$466K low$590K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$49,000 · Nov 20, 1986

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,604 (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.$376,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$192,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$183,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$376,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$376,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyOCEAN
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 4.6 mi
M
Russell O. Brackman Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.7 mi
H
Barnegat High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Barnegat Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08005These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,099
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.333 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,678
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,067
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

156 Route 72 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Barnegat 08005
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Ocean County
  • Among the largest lots in Barnegat 08005

What homes are worth in Barnegat 08005

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$249K$854K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Barnegat 08005.

How it measures up in Barnegat 08005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Barnegat 08005.

Estimated value$527,652
CheaperTypical $522,958Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,849 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size13.96 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 156 Route 72 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarnegat 08005Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$527,65251% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2248% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than2,352 ft²78% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than13.96 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than198841% of homes63% of homes

About 156 Route 72

How much is 156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ is $527,652 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $465,550 to $589,754. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ last sell?

156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ last sold on Nov 20, 1986 for $49,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ?

156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,352 square feet of living space.

When was 156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ built?

156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ?

156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ is assigned to Cecil S. Collins Elementary School (elementary); Russell O. Brackman Middle School (middle), rated C-; Barnegat High School (high), rated D. All sit in Barnegat Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ compare to other homes in Barnegat 08005?

Among the 10,952 homes in Barnegat 08005, it is worth more than 51% of them ($527,652 against a typical $522,958), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($224 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,352 ft² against a typical 1,849 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (13.96 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1988 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 46% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Route 72, Barnegat, NJ was $11,604. The county assessed it at $376,400.

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