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$2,915,937$1,128 / 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 88How 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

249 56TH ST

AVALON, NJ 08202
0
Baths
2,584 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$2.9M
$2.6M low$3.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,622 (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.$1,567,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,000,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$567,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,567,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,567,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.24
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
20
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.151 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.91%
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.1 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.Ranch
CountyCAPE MAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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
Avalon Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Stone Harbor Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.0 mi
H
Middle Township High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi

District: Middle Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08202These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.13%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
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.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,419
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.144 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$146,281
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$235,511
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

249 56th 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 93% of homes in Cape May County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Cape May County
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Cape May County
  • Newer than 75% of homes in Cape May County

What homes are worth in Avalon 08202

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

This home
$592K$9.6M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Avalon 08202.

How it measures up in Avalon 08202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Avalon 08202.

Estimated value$2,915,937
CheaperTypical $3,050,598Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1128
CheaperTypical $1303Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area2,584 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,046 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 249 56th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvalon 08202Cape May County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,915,93747% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$112830% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than2,584 ft²66% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac57% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than200060% of homes75% of homes

About 249 56th St

How much is 249 56th St, Avalon, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 56th St, Avalon, NJ is $2,915,937 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $2,551,724 to $3,280,150. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 56th St, Avalon, NJ last sell?

249 56th St, Avalon, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 56th St, Avalon, NJ?

249 56th St, Avalon, NJ has 2,584 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 249 56th St, Avalon, NJ built?

249 56th St, Avalon, NJ was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 249 56th St, Avalon, NJ?

249 56th St, Avalon, NJ is assigned to Avalon Elementary School (middle), rated A-; Stone Harbor Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Middle Township High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Middle Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 56th St, Avalon, NJ compare to other homes in Avalon 08202?

Among the 6,418 homes in Avalon 08202, it is worth more than 47% of them ($2,915,937 against a typical $3,050,598), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($1128 against a typical $1303), it is bigger than 66% of them (2,584 ft² against a typical 2,046 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (2000 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Cape May County, it is worth more than 93% 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 249 56th St, Avalon, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 249 56th St, Avalon, NJ was $9,622. The county assessed it at $1,567,100.

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