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$322,706$205 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $183,500 on May 20, 2016

253 ELM AVE

BURLINGTON, NJ 08016
0
Baths
1,573 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$323K
$309K low$336K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$183,500 · May 20, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,710 (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.$173,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$173,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,600

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.27 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.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
CountyBURLINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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(1)

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

E
Samuel Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.1 mi
M
Burlington City High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Burlington City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08016These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,656
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,467 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,990
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,805
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

253 Elm Ave 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 74% of homes in Burlington County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Burlington County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Burlington County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Burlington County

What homes are worth in Burlington 08016

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

This home
$120K$683K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Burlington 08016.

How it measures up in Burlington 08016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 08016.

Estimated value$322,706
CheaperTypical $375,497Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$205
CheaperTypical $217Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,573 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,710 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 253 Elm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFarnervilleBurlington 08016Burlington County
Estimated valuepricier than$322,70665% of homes34% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20546% of homes39% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,573 ft²60% of homes41% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac53% of homes41% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than192422% of homes16% of homes8% of homes

About 253 Elm Ave

How much is 253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ is $322,706 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $309,351 to $336,061. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ last sell?

253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ last sold on May 20, 2016 for $183,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ?

253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ has 1,573 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ built?

253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ?

253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ is assigned to Samuel Smith Elementary School (elementary); Burlington City High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Burlington City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ compare to other homes in Burlington 08016?

Among the 10,472 homes in Burlington 08016, it is worth more than 34% of them ($322,706 against a typical $375,497), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($205 against a typical $217), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,573 ft² against a typical 1,710 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1924 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Burlington County, it is worth more than 26% 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 253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Elm Ave, Burlington, NJ was $7,710. The county assessed it at $173,600.

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