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Last sold for $650,000 on Sep 3, 2004

242 ROUTE 9

WARETOWN, NJ 08758
9
Baths
15,000 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.
2.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$650,000 · Sep 3, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$40,793 (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.$1,575,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$530,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,045,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,575,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,575,000

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.11 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.Commercial (General)
CountyOCEAN
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(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
Bayville Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
H
Central Regional High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Central Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.2 mi

District: Central 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.Yes

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.

  • Among the largest homes in Waretown 08758
  • Among the largest lots in Ocean County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Ocean County

How it measures up in Waretown 08758

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

Living area15,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,892 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 242 Route 9 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaretown 08758Ocean County
Living areabigger than15,000 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.25 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than199047% of homes66% of homes

About 242 Route 9

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

242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ last sold on Sep 3, 2004 for $650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ has 9 bathrooms and 15,000 square feet of living space.

When was 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ built?

242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

242 Route 9, Waretown, NJ is assigned to Bayville Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Central Regional High School (high), rated D+; Central Regional Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Central 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 bigger than almost all of them (15,000 ft² against a typical 1,892 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (2.25 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1990 against a typical 1999). 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 $40,793. The county assessed it at $1,575,000.

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