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$1,574,158$1,120 / 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 90How 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 $115,000 on Mar 26, 1984

278 15TH ST

AVALON, NJ 08202
0
Baths
1,406 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.
2,200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.6M
$1.4M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Mar 26, 1984

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,434 (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.$559,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$375,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$184,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$559,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$559,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.24
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
20
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.93 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.91%
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.Townhouse
CountyCAPE MAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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
Avalon Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Stone Harbor Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 4.1 mi
H
Middle Township High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi

District: Middle Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08202These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.13%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,419
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.144 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$146,281
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$235,511
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

278 15th St 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 82% of homes in Avalon 08202
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Cape May County
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Avalon 08202
  • Among the smallest lots in Avalon 08202
  • Older than 65% of homes in Avalon 08202

What homes are worth in Avalon 08202

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

This home
$580K$9.6M

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in Avalon 08202.

How it measures up in Avalon 08202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Avalon 08202.

Estimated value$1,574,158
CheaperTypical $3,007,193Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1120
CheaperTypical $1303Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,406 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,053 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size2,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 278 15th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvalon 08202Cape May County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,574,15818% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$112029% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,406 ft²29% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,200 ft²almost no homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than198135% of homes49% of homes

About 278 15th St

How much is 278 15th St, Avalon, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 15th St, Avalon, NJ is $1,574,158 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,413,281 to $1,735,035. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 15th St, Avalon, NJ last sell?

278 15th St, Avalon, NJ last sold on Mar 26, 1984 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 15th St, Avalon, NJ?

278 15th St, Avalon, NJ has 1,406 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 278 15th St, Avalon, NJ built?

278 15th St, Avalon, NJ was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 15th St, Avalon, NJ?

278 15th St, Avalon, NJ is assigned to Avalon Elementary School (middle), rated A-; Stone Harbor Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Middle Township High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Middle Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 15th St, Avalon, NJ compare to other homes in Avalon 08202?

Among the 6,418 homes in Avalon 08202, it is worth more than 18% of them ($1,574,158 against a typical $3,007,193), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($1120 against a typical $1303), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,406 ft² against a typical 2,053 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,200 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1981 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Cape May County, it is worth more than 80% 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 278 15th St, Avalon, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 278 15th St, Avalon, NJ was $3,434. The county assessed it at $559,300.

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