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$518,687$334 / 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 93How 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

253 RAILROAD AVE

STIRLING, NJ 07980
0
Baths
1,555 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$519K
$483K low$554K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,943 (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.$410,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$201,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$208,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$366,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$410,500

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountyMORRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Central Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Gillette Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 1.2 mi
H
Watchung Hills Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

253 Railroad 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 92% of homes in Stirling 07980
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Stirling 07980
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Stirling 07980
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Stirling 07980
  • Among the oldest 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.

This home
$445K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 8% 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$518,687
CheaperTypical $746,974Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$334
CheaperTypical $382Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,555 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,026 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 253 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStirling 07980Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$518,6878% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33419% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,555 ft²28% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac13% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than18802% of homesalmost no homes

About 253 Railroad Ave

How much is 253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ is $518,687 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $483,354 to $554,020. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ last sell?

253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ?

253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ has 1,555 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ built?

253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ?

253 Railroad Ave, 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 253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ compare to other homes in Stirling 07980?

Among the 668 homes in Stirling 07980, it is worth more than 8% of them ($518,687 against a typical $746,974), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($334 against a typical $382), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,555 ft² against a typical 2,026 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1880 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 19% 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 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 253 Railroad Ave, Stirling, NJ was $7,943. The county assessed it at $410,500.

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