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$518,411$254 / 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 97How 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
Last sold for $377,000 on Aug 15, 2014

261 RICHARD MINE RD

WHARTON, NJ 07885
0
Baths
2,040 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.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$518K
$504K low$533K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$377,000 · Aug 15, 2014
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.$128,970
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$103,176
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.73%
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.$389,441
VETERANS UNITED HM LNS · recorded Aug 15, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,853 (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.$443,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$193,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$249,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$413,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$443,600

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.0.52
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(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.

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

E
Catherine a Dwyer Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Copeland Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Morris Knolls High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Rockaway Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07885These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
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.12,593
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.590 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,705
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,605
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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.Owner occupied
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

261 Richard Mine Rd 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 80% of homes in Morris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Morris County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Wharton 07885
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Wharton 07885
  • Older than 97% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Wharton 07885

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

This home
$276K$833K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Wharton 07885.

How it measures up in Wharton 07885

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wharton 07885.

Estimated value$518,411
CheaperTypical $510,540Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$254
CheaperTypical $321Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 261 Richard Mine Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWharton 07885Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$518,41153% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2549% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,040 ft²77% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac86% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than19008% of homes3% of homes

About 261 Richard Mine Rd

How much is 261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ is $518,411 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $503,881 to $532,941. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ last sell?

261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ last sold on Aug 15, 2014 for $377,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ?

261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ has 2,040 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was 261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ built?

261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ?

261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ is assigned to Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Copeland Middle School (middle), rated C+; Morris Knolls High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Rockaway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ compare to other homes in Wharton 07885?

Among the 3,399 homes in Wharton 07885, it is worth more than 53% of them ($518,411 against a typical $510,540), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($254 against a typical $321), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,040 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1900 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 20% 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 261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 261 Richard Mine Rd, Wharton, NJ was $9,853. The county assessed it at $443,600.

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