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$875,832$257 / 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 90How 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

1638 ROUTE 539

BARNEGAT, NJ 08005
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,405 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.
3.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$876K
$790K low$962K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,087 (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.$731,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$119,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$612,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$422,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$731,900

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.Colonial
CountyOCEAN
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.

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

E
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 4.8 mi
M
Southern Regional Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.5 mi
H
Southern Regional High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi

District: Southern Regional 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

1638 Route 539 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Barnegat 08005
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Ocean County
  • Among the largest homes in Barnegat 08005
  • Among the largest lots in Barnegat 08005
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Ocean County

What homes are worth in Barnegat 08005

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

This home
$242K$851K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$875,832
CheaperTypical $521,680Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area3,405 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,849 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 1638 Route 539 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarnegat 08005Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$875,832almost all homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25730% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than3,405 ft²almost all homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.35 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than199647% of homes71% of homes

About 1638 Route 539

How much is 1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ is $875,832 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $789,540 to $962,124. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ last sell?

1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ?

1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 3,405 square feet of living space.

When was 1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ built?

1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ?

1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ is assigned to Ocean Acres Elementary School (elementary); Southern Regional Middle School (middle), rated A-; Southern Regional High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Southern Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ compare to other homes in Barnegat 08005?

Among the 10,952 homes in Barnegat 08005, it is worth more than almost all of them ($875,832 against a typical $521,680), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($257 against a typical $278), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,405 ft² against a typical 1,849 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (3.35 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1996 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 78% 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 1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1638 Route 539, Barnegat, NJ was $11,087. The county assessed it at $731,900.

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