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Last sold for $450,000 on Apr 3, 2024

159 RICHARDS AVE

DOVER, NJ 07801
0
Baths
1,538 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.
3,001 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Apr 3, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,225 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$190,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$139,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$190,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$190,200

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.49 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyMORRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Dover Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
E
East Dover Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.2 mi
H
Dover High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Dover Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07801These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,400
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,124 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,014
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,181
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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 Richards Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Morris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Dover 07801
  • Older than 92% of homes in Morris County

How it measures up in Dover 07801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dover 07801.

Living area1,538 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,569 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size3,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 159 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDover 07801Morris County
Living areabigger than1,538 ft²48% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,001 ft²8% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than192027% of homes8% of homes

About 159 Richards Ave

When did 159 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ last sell?

159 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ last sold on Apr 3, 2024 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

159 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ has 1,538 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 159 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ built?

159 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

159 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ is assigned to Dover Middle School (middle), rated B-; East Dover Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Dover High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Dover Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ compare to other homes in Dover 07801?

Among the 5,272 homes in Dover 07801, it is bigger than 48% of them (1,538 ft² against a typical 1,569 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,001 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1920 against a typical 1949). 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 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 159 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ was $6,225. The county assessed it at $190,200.

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