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$405,624$178 / 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 91How 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 $155,000 on Jul 26, 2001

279 N RIVER DR

PENNSVILLE, NJ 08070
0
Baths
2,275 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$406K
$367K low$444K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Jul 26, 2001
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.$265,524
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$212,419
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.38%
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.$140,100
WASHINGTON MUTUAL FSB · R · recorded Apr 1, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,442 (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.$287,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$137,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$287,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,400

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.31 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountySALEM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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.

H
Pennsville Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Pennsville Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Valley Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 2.8 mi

District: Pennsville Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08070These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,066
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.526 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,070
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,662
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

279 N River Dr 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 96% of homes in Pennsville 08070
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Pennsville 08070
  • Older than 83% of homes in Pennsville 08070

What homes are worth in Pennsville 08070

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

This home
$148K$443K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Pennsville 08070.

How it measures up in Pennsville 08070

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pennsville 08070.

Estimated value$405,624
CheaperTypical $277,159Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$178
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area2,275 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 279 N River Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePennsville 08070Salem County
Estimated valuepricier than$405,62496% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17840% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than2,275 ft²91% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac60% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than193617% of homes25% of homes

About 279 N River Dr

How much is 279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ is $405,624 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $367,308 to $443,940. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ last sell?

279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ last sold on Jul 26, 2001 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ?

279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ has 2,275 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ built?

279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ?

279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ is assigned to Pennsville Memorial High School (high), rated D+; Pennsville Middle School (middle), rated C; Valley Park Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Pennsville Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ compare to other homes in Pennsville 08070?

Among the 4,485 homes in Pennsville 08070, it is worth more than 96% of them ($405,624 against a typical $277,159), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($178 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,275 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1936 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Salem County, it is worth more than 82% 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 279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 N River Dr, Pennsville, NJ was $14,442. The county assessed it at $287,400.

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