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$394,701$241 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $230,000 on Aug 7, 2018

159 GUNNING RIVER RD

BARNEGAT, NJ 08005
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,635 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.
0.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$395K
$371K low$418K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Aug 7, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,123 (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.$198,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$112,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$198,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,600

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.Cape Cod
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.96
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Russell O. Brackman Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Cecil S. Collins Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.5 mi
H
Barnegat High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

159 Gunning River Rd 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.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in Barnegat 08005
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Ocean County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Barnegat 08005
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Barnegat 08005
  • Older than 98% of homes 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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$250K$847K

This home is worth more than 20% 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$394,701
CheaperTypical $516,586Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,635 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,849 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 159 Gunning River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarnegat 08005Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$394,70120% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24121% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,635 ft²35% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac97% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than19362% of homes3% of homes

About 159 Gunning River Rd

How much is 159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ is $394,701 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $371,046 to $418,356. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ last sell?

159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ last sold on Aug 7, 2018 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ?

159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,635 square feet of living space and a 0.96-acre lot.

When was 159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ built?

159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ?

159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ is assigned to Russell O. Brackman Middle School (middle), rated C-; Cecil S. Collins Elementary School (elementary), 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 159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ compare to other homes in Barnegat 08005?

Among the 10,953 homes in Barnegat 08005, it is worth more than 20% of them ($394,701 against a typical $516,586), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($241 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,635 ft² against a typical 1,849 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.96 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1936 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 23% 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 159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ was $6,123. The county assessed it at $198,600.

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