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$1,055,572$255 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $426,535 on Aug 3, 1998

16 MESSENGER LN

RINGOES, NJ 08551
0
Baths
4,144 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.
2.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$978K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$426,535 · Aug 3, 1998
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$755,572
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$604,458
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.26%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$200,000
PEAPACK GLADSTONE BK · recorded Jan 4, 2016
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
TOUCH OF NAPLES ENTERPRISES LLC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,216 (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.$667,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$241,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$425,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$667,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$667,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

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
CountyHUNTERDON
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.

E
Copper Hill Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
J. P. Case Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Hunterdon Central Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi

District: Hunterdon Central Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08551These 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.45
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

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.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.4%
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.6,238
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.229 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$158,572
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$192,114
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

16 Messenger Ln 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 more than 94% of homes in Hunterdon County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Ringoes 08551
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Hunterdon County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Ringoes 08551
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Hunterdon County

What homes are worth in Ringoes 08551

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

This home
$342K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in Ringoes 08551.

How it measures up in Ringoes 08551

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ringoes 08551.

Estimated value$1,055,572
CheaperTypical $737,872Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $296Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area4,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,442 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size2.12 ac
SmallerTypical 1.5 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 16 Messenger Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRingoes 08551Hunterdon County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,055,57285% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25515% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than4,144 ft²90% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.12 ac73% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than199879% of homes85% of homes

About 16 Messenger Ln

How much is 16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ is $1,055,572 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $978,192 to $1,132,952. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ last sell?

16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ last sold on Aug 3, 1998 for $426,535, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ built?

16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ?

16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ is assigned to Copper Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; J. P. Case Middle School (middle), rated B-; Hunterdon Central Regional High School (high), rated B. All sit in Hunterdon Central Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ compare to other homes in Ringoes 08551?

Among the 1,718 homes in Ringoes 08551, it is worth more than 85% of them ($1,055,572 against a typical $737,872), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($255 against a typical $296), it is bigger than 90% of them (4,144 ft² against a typical 2,442 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (2.12 ac against a typical 1.5 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1998 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Hunterdon County, it is worth more than 94% 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 16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ was $20,216. The county assessed it at $667,400.

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