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$1,194,848$215 / 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 $725,000 on May 22, 2012

242 ROCKAWAY ST

BOONTON, NJ 07005
0
Baths
5,547 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

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.$725,000 · May 22, 2012
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.$946,848
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$757,478
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.21%
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.$248,000
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Mar 31, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$25,654 (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.$759,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$246,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$512,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$759,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$759,000

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.0.95
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(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.

H
Boonton High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
John Hill SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Boonton Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07005These 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.128
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 100.107

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
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.18,320
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.907 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,909
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,412
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

242 Rockaway 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 more than 92% of homes in Boonton 07005
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Boonton 07005
  • Among the largest homes in Morris County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Morris County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Boonton 07005

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

This home
$408K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Boonton 07005.

How it measures up in Boonton 07005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boonton 07005.

Estimated value$1,194,848
CheaperTypical $731,733Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $367Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area5,547 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,026 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 242 Rockaway St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoonton 07005Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,194,84892% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$215almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than5,547 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac74% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than18909% of homes2% of homes

About 242 Rockaway St

How much is 242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ is $1,194,848 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,112,155 to $1,277,541. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ last sell?

242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ last sold on May 22, 2012 for $725,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ?

242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ has 5,547 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ built?

242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ?

242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ is assigned to Boonton High School (high), rated B-; John Hill School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Boonton Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ compare to other homes in Boonton 07005?

Among the 4,974 homes in Boonton 07005, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,194,848 against a typical $731,733), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($215 against a typical $367), it is bigger than 98% of them (5,547 ft² against a typical 2,026 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1890 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 87% 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 242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 242 Rockaway St, Boonton, NJ was $25,654. The county assessed it at $759,000.

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