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$313,480$249 / 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 $170,000 on Jan 28, 2020

173 ROUTE 539

WHITING, NJ 08759
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,260 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$313K
$292K low$335K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Jan 28, 2020
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.$153,480
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$122,784
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.46%
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.$160,000
TD BANK NA · recorded Mar 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,983 (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.$336,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$342,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Ranch
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Whiting Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Manchester Township High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi
M
Manchester Township Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.4 mi

District: Manchester Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08759These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,731
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.466 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,288
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,068
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

173 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.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Ocean County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Ocean County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Ocean County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Ocean County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Manchester Township 08759

What homes are worth in Manchester Township 08759

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

This home
$154K$792K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Manchester Township 08759.

How it measures up in Manchester Township 08759

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Manchester Township 08759.

Estimated value$313,480
CheaperTypical $334,444Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$249
CheaperTypical $227Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,474 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 173 Route 539 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeManchester Township 08759Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$313,48045% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24962% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²33% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac92% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than19704% of homes31% of homes

About 173 Route 539

How much is 173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ is $313,480 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $292,382 to $334,578. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ last sell?

173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ last sold on Jan 28, 2020 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ?

173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,260 square feet of living space.

When was 173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ built?

173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ?

173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ is assigned to Whiting Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Manchester Township High School (high), rated D+; Manchester Township Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Manchester Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ compare to other homes in Manchester Township 08759?

Among the 13,630 homes in Manchester Township 08759, it is worth more than 45% of them ($313,480 against a typical $334,444), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($249 against a typical $227), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,474 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1970 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 11% 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 173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Route 539, Whiting, NJ was $4,983. The county assessed it at $336,300.

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