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Last sold for $226,200 on Apr 16, 2018

172 LOCUST AVE

HOWELL, NJ 07731
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,370 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.
4.48 ac
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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$226,200 · Apr 16, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,228 (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.$535,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$319,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$215,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$478,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$535,100

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.13
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
36
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
31
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMONMOUTH
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Patio · 288 ft²

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
Howell Township Middle School SouthC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
E
Ramtown Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.4 mi
H
Howell High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi

District: Freehold Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07731These 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.39
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,157
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,199 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,337
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,567
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

172 Locust 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 77% of homes in Howell 07731
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Monmouth County
  • Among the oldest homes in Howell 07731

How it measures up in Howell 07731

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Howell 07731.

Living area1,370 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,850 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size4.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 172 Locust Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHowell 07731Monmouth County
Living areabigger than1,370 ft²23% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.48 ac96% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than1920almost no homes9% of homes

About 172 Locust Ave

When did 172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ last sell?

172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ last sold on Apr 16, 2018 for $226,200, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ?

172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,370 square feet of living space.

When was 172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ built?

172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ?

172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ is assigned to Howell Township Middle School South (middle), rated C+; Ramtown Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Howell High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Freehold Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ compare to other homes in Howell 07731?

Among the 13,097 homes in Howell 07731, it is bigger than 23% of them (1,370 ft² against a typical 1,850 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (4.48 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1920 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Locust Ave, Howell, NJ was $8,228. The county assessed it at $535,100.

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