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$341,862$176 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 25, 2026
Last sold for $175,000 on Dec 30, 2019

242 ROUTE 9

WARETOWN, NJ 08758
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,945 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$342K
$326K low$358K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Dec 30, 2019
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.$148,062
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$118,450
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.57%
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.$143,800
OCEANSIDE MORTGAGE CO · recorded Jul 1, 2020
2nd 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.$50,000
TD BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,771 (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.$193,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$193,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$193,200

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.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.60%
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.0.2 percent flood zone

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
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Eagleswood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.6 mi
M
Passaic Valley Regional Junior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 3.3 mi
H
Passaic Valley Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 10–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Pinelands Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08758These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.118
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
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.8,362
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.349 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,144
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,891
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.Absentee owner
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 Route 9 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 92% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Waretown 08758
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Ocean County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Among the oldest homes in Waretown 08758

What homes are worth in Waretown 08758

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

This home
$277K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Waretown 08758.

How it measures up in Waretown 08758

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waretown 08758.

Estimated value$341,862
CheaperTypical $599,024Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $300Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,945 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,892 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 242 Route 9 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaretown 08758Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$341,8628% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$176almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,945 ft²54% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac82% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than1900almost no homesalmost no homes

About 242 Route 9

How much is 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ is $341,862 as of Jun 25, 2026. The likely range is $326,057 to $357,667. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ last sell?

242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ last sold on Dec 30, 2019 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,945 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ built?

242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ is assigned to Eagleswood Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Passaic Valley Regional Junior High School (middle), rated C-; Passaic Valley Regional High School (high), rated C. All sit in Pinelands Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ compare to other homes in Waretown 08758?

Among the 3,761 homes in Waretown 08758, it is worth more than 8% of them ($341,862 against a typical $599,024), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($176 against a typical $300), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,945 ft² against a typical 1,892 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 15% 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 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ was $5,771. The county assessed it at $193,200.

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