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$367,911$319 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on May 19, 2016

159 LIGHTHOUSE DR

WARETOWN, NJ 08758
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,154 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$368K
$347K low$389K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · May 19, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,160 (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.$263,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$263,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$263,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.42 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.89%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.16
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.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(1)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Waretown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.4 mi
H
Southern Regional High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 mi
M
Southern Regional Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.6 mi

District: Southern Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08758These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.118
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,362
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.349 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,144
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,891
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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 Lighthouse Dr 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 86% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Older than 94% of homes in Waretown 08758

What homes are worth in Waretown 08758

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

This home
$269K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Waretown 08758.

How it measures up in Waretown 08758

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waretown 08758.

Estimated value$367,911
CheaperTypical $601,973Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$319
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,154 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,909 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 159 Lighthouse Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaretown 08758Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$367,91114% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31963% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,154 ft²19% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac39% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than19486% of homes6% of homes

About 159 Lighthouse Dr

How much is 159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ is $367,911 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $346,684 to $389,138. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ last sell?

159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ last sold on May 19, 2016 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ?

159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,154 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ built?

159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ?

159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ is assigned to Waretown Elementary School (elementary); Southern Regional High School (high), rated C+; Southern Regional Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Southern Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ compare to other homes in Waretown 08758?

Among the 3,761 homes in Waretown 08758, it is worth more than 14% of them ($367,911 against a typical $601,973), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($319 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,154 ft² against a typical 1,909 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1948 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 19% 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 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Lighthouse Dr, Waretown, NJ was $4,160. The county assessed it at $263,600.

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