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$452,601$209 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

256 ROUTE 9

WARETOWN, NJ 08758
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,163 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.
1.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1869
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$453K
$431K low$475K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$291,351
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$233,081
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.42%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$161,250
SUN NATIONAL BANK · recorded Jan 10, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,812 (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.$295,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$175,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$295,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$295,000

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.74 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.93%
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.Colonial
CountyOCEAN
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

E
Eagleswood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.6 mi
M
Passaic Valley Regional Junior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 3.4 mi
H
Passaic Valley Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 10–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Pinelands Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08758These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.118
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,362
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.349 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,144
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,891
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

256 Route 9 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 70% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Ocean County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Among the oldest homes in Ocean County

What homes are worth in Waretown 08758

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

This home
$277K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Waretown 08758.

How it measures up in Waretown 08758

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waretown 08758.

Estimated value$452,601
CheaperTypical $599,024Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$209
CheaperTypical $300Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,163 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,892 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size1.64 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1869
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 256 Route 9 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaretown 08758Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$452,60130% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2092% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than2,163 ft²62% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.64 ac98% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than1869almost no homesalmost no homes

About 256 Route 9

How much is 256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ is $452,601 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $430,576 to $474,626. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ last sell?

256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,163 square feet of living space.

When was 256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ built?

256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ was built in 1869, making it 157 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ is assigned to Eagleswood Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Passaic Valley Regional Junior High School (middle), rated C-; Passaic Valley Regional High School (high), rated C. All sit in Pinelands Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ compare to other homes in Waretown 08758?

Among the 3,761 homes in Waretown 08758, it is worth more than 30% of them ($452,601 against a typical $599,024), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($209 against a typical $300), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,163 ft² against a typical 1,892 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (1.64 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1869 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 34% 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 256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Route 9, Waretown, NJ was $8,812. The county assessed it at $295,000.

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