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$571,381$515 / 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

159 W LAKE SHORE DR

ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866
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Baths
1,109 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.
1.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
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

$571K
$535K low$608K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,441 (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.$496,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$328,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$168,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$440,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$496,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMORRIS
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

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

M
Copeland Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Catherine a Dwyer Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Morris Hills High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Rockaway Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07866These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
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.22,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.982 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,734
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,991
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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 W Lake Shore 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 72% of homes in Morris County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Rockaway 07866
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Morris County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Rockaway 07866

What homes are worth in Rockaway 07866

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

This home
$283K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Rockaway 07866.

How it measures up in Rockaway 07866

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockaway 07866.

Estimated value$571,381
CheaperTypical $566,285Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$515
CheaperTypical $340Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,109 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size1.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 159 W Lake Shore Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockaway 07866Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$571,38152% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51597% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,109 ft²14% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.4 ac95% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than196652% of homes49% of homes

About 159 W Lake Shore Dr

How much is 159 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ is $571,381 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $535,186 to $607,576. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ last sell?

159 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 159 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ built?

159 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ?

159 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ is assigned to Copeland Middle School (middle), rated C+; Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Morris Hills High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Rockaway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ compare to other homes in Rockaway 07866?

Among the 8,204 homes in Rockaway 07866, it is worth more than 52% of them ($571,381 against a typical $566,285), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($515 against a typical $340), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,109 ft² against a typical 1,652 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (1.4 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1966 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 28% 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 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 159 W Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ was $10,441. The county assessed it at $496,900.

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