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$588,824$219 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $54,800 on Sep 5, 1979

277 RICHARDS AVE

DOVER, NJ 07801
0
Baths
2,688 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.
4,099 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$589K
$559K low$619K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$54,800 · Sep 5, 1979

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,241 (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.$312,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$245,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$312,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$312,900

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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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.0.09
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.

M
Dover Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
E
East Dover Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Dover High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Dover Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07801These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.27,400
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,124 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,014
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,181
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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%

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How this home compares

277 Richards 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 more than 73% of homes in Dover 07801
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Morris County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Dover 07801
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Morris County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Dover 07801

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

This home
$308K$821K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Dover 07801.

How it measures up in Dover 07801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dover 07801.

Estimated value$588,824
CheaperTypical $519,887Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $328Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area2,688 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,574 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size4,099 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 277 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDover 07801Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$588,82473% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2195% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than2,688 ft²92% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,099 ft²11% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than193035% of homes12% of homes

About 277 Richards Ave

How much is 277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ is $588,824 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $558,826 to $618,822. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ last sell?

277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ last sold on Sep 5, 1979 for $54,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ has 2,688 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ built?

277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ is assigned to Dover Middle School (middle), rated C-; East Dover Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Dover High School (high), rated D. All sit in Dover Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ compare to other homes in Dover 07801?

Among the 5,272 homes in Dover 07801, it is worth more than 73% of them ($588,824 against a typical $519,887), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($219 against a typical $328), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,688 ft² against a typical 1,574 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (4,099 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1930 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 31% 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 277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 277 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ was $10,241. The county assessed it at $312,900.

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