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$498,813$560 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $185,000 on Sep 18, 2002

245 ESSEX ST

STIRLING, NJ 07980
0
Baths
891 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.
0.11 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$499K
$449K low$549K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,000 · Sep 18, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,121 (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.$364,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$217,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$328,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$364,600

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.0.12
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

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

M
Central Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Gillette Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.1 mi
H
Watchung Hills Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Long Hill Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07980These 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.55
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 100.108

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,221
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.811 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,771
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$186,649
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

245 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 93% of homes in Stirling 07980
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Stirling 07980
  • Among the smallest homes in Stirling 07980
  • Among the smallest lots in Stirling 07980
  • Older than 83% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Stirling 07980

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

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$435K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Stirling 07980.

How it measures up in Stirling 07980

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stirling 07980.

Estimated value$498,813
CheaperTypical $752,068Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$560
CheaperTypical $381Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area891 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,024 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 245 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStirling 07980Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$498,8137% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56097% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than891 ft²almost no homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 acalmost no homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than194025% of homes17% of homes

About 245 Essex St

How much is 245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ is $498,813 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $449,106 to $548,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ last sell?

245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ last sold on Sep 18, 2002 for $185,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ?

245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ has 891 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ built?

245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ?

245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ is assigned to Central Middle School (middle), rated B+; Gillette Elementary School (elementary); Watchung Hills Regional High School (high), rated A. All sit in Long Hill Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ compare to other homes in Stirling 07980?

Among the 668 homes in Stirling 07980, it is worth more than 7% of them ($498,813 against a typical $752,068), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($560 against a typical $381), it is bigger than almost none of them (891 ft² against a typical 2,024 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1940 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 17% 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 245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 245 Essex St, Stirling, NJ was $7,121. The county assessed it at $364,600.

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