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$240,380$149 / 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 87How 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
Last sold for $79,286 on Jul 25, 2023

217 ESSEX ST

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 08030
0
Baths
1,615 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$240K
$210K low$271K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$79,286 · Jul 25, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,081 (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.$96,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$96,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCAMDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Cold Springs SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.1 mi
M
Gloucester City Junior/Senior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Gloucester City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08030These 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.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,150
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,222 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,435
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,980
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

217 Essex St 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 79% of homes in Camden County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Camden County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Gloucester City 08030
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Camden County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Gloucester City 08030

What homes are worth in Gloucester City 08030

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

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$141K$448K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Gloucester City 08030.

How it measures up in Gloucester City 08030

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gloucester City 08030.

Estimated value$240,380
CheaperTypical $227,790Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$149
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,615 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,299 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 217 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester City 08030Camden County
Estimated valuepricier than$240,38058% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14924% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,615 ft²77% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac64% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than194076% of homes29% of homes

About 217 Essex St

How much is 217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ is $240,380 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $210,221 to $270,539. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ last sell?

217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ last sold on Jul 25, 2023 for $79,286, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ?

217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ has 1,615 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ built?

217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ?

217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ is assigned to Cold Springs School (elementary), rated C-; Gloucester City Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Gloucester City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ compare to other homes in Gloucester City 08030?

Among the 4,389 homes in Gloucester City 08030, it is worth more than 58% of them ($240,380 against a typical $227,790), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($149 against a typical $177), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,615 ft² against a typical 1,299 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 76% of them (1940 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Camden County, it is worth more than 21% 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 217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Essex St, Gloucester City, NJ was $5,081. The county assessed it at $96,000.

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