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$1,178,086$241 / 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 92How 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 $884,100 on Jul 8, 2004

20 MESSENGER LN

RINGOES, NJ 08551
0
Baths
4,882 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.
1.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$884,100 · Jul 8, 2004
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.$667,086
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$533,669
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.43%
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.$511,000
KWIK MTG · recorded Jun 9, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,884 (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.$755,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$228,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$527,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$755,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$755,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHUNTERDON
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Copper Hill Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 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

20 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 96% of homes in Hunterdon County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Ringoes 08551
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Hunterdon County
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Ringoes 08551

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
$354K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 92% 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$1,178,086
CheaperTypical $740,164Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $296Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area4,882 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,443 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size1.56 ac
SmallerTypical 1.51 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 20 Messenger Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRingoes 08551Hunterdon County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,178,08692% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2419% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than4,882 ft²97% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.56 ac53% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than200495% of homes94% of homes

About 20 Messenger Ln

How much is 20 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ is $1,178,086 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,089,135 to $1,267,037. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ last sell?

20 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ last sold on Jul 8, 2004 for $884,100, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 20 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ built?

20 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

What schools serve 20 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ?

20 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 20 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ compare to other homes in Ringoes 08551?

Among the 1,718 homes in Ringoes 08551, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,178,086 against a typical $740,164), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($241 against a typical $296), it is bigger than 97% of them (4,882 ft² against a typical 2,443 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (1.56 ac against a typical 1.51 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2004 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Hunterdon County, it is worth more than 96% 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 20 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Messenger Ln, Ringoes, NJ was $22,884. The county assessed it at $755,500.

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