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$839,508$346 / 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

252 MAIN ST

CHESTER, NJ 07930
0
Baths
2,424 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1840
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$840K
$755K low$924K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,894 (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.$660,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$221,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$438,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$620,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$660,600

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.0.58
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.

E
Dickerson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.6 mi
M
Black River Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
West Morris Mendham High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi

District: Chester Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07930These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.341 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$180,876
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$224,662
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

252 Main 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 65% of homes in Chester 07930
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Morris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Chester 07930
  • Among the oldest homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Chester 07930

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

This home
$449K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Chester 07930.

How it measures up in Chester 07930

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 07930.

Estimated value$839,508
CheaperTypical $953,071Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$346
CheaperTypical $334Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area2,424 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,939 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 2.02 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1840
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 252 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 07930Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$839,50835% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34659% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than2,424 ft²34% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac12% of homes72% of homes
Year builtnewer than18402% of homesalmost no homes

About 252 Main St

How much is 252 Main St, Chester, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 Main St, Chester, NJ is $839,508 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $754,878 to $924,138. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 252 Main St, Chester, NJ last sell?

252 Main St, Chester, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 252 Main St, Chester, NJ?

252 Main St, Chester, NJ has 2,424 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 252 Main St, Chester, NJ built?

252 Main St, Chester, NJ was built in 1840, making it 186 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 252 Main St, Chester, NJ?

252 Main St, Chester, NJ is assigned to Dickerson Elementary School (elementary); Black River Middle School (middle), rated A; West Morris Mendham High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Chester Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 252 Main St, Chester, NJ compare to other homes in Chester 07930?

Among the 2,788 homes in Chester 07930, it is worth more than 35% of them ($839,508 against a typical $953,071), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($346 against a typical $334), it is bigger than 34% of them (2,424 ft² against a typical 2,939 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 2.02 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1840 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 64% 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 252 Main St, Chester, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 252 Main St, Chester, NJ was $13,894. The county assessed it at $660,600.

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