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$808,372$619 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $100,000 on Jan 3, 1994

17 FERN AVE

CHATHAM, NJ 07928
0
Baths
1,305 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$808K
$763K low$854K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Jan 3, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,473 (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.$585,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$418,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$585,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$585,100

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.44
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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.0.19
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
Milton Avenue SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.8 mi
M
Chatham Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Chatham High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: The Chathams School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07928These 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.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.112

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.1%
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.19,451
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,233 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$208,392
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$282,042
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

17 Fern 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Chatham 07928
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Morris County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Chatham 07928
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Chatham 07928
  • Older than 73% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Chatham 07928

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

This home
$398K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Chatham 07928.

How it measures up in Chatham 07928

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chatham 07928.

Estimated value$808,372
CheaperTypical $1,335,175Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$619
CheaperTypical $603Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,305 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 17 Fern Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChatham 07928Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$808,37217% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61956% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,305 ft²15% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac26% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than195240% of homes27% of homes

About 17 Fern Ave

How much is 17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ is $808,372 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $762,770 to $853,974. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ last sell?

17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ last sold on Jan 3, 1994 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ?

17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ has 1,305 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ built?

17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ?

17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ is assigned to Milton Avenue School (elementary), rated A+; Chatham Middle School (middle), rated A-; Chatham High School (high), rated B+. All sit in The Chathams School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ compare to other homes in Chatham 07928?

Among the 6,436 homes in Chatham 07928, it is worth more than 17% of them ($808,372 against a typical $1,335,175), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($619 against a typical $603), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,305 ft² against a typical 2,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1952 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 61% 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 17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 17 Fern Ave, Chatham, NJ was $9,473. The county assessed it at $585,100.

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