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$154,821$184 / 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 85How 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

279 NEW JERSEY AVE

FORTESCUE, NJ 08321
0
Baths
840 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$155K
$131K low$179K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,830 (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.$151,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$151,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$151,900

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.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.62%
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
CountyCUMBERLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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.

E
Downe Township Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 4.4 mi
H
Bridgeton High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 14.7 mi

District: Downe Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08321These 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.188
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.61%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.2.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.193
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,821
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,777
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

279 New Jersey 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 less than 85% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Fortescue 08321

What homes are worth in Fortescue 08321

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

This home
$53K$425K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Fortescue 08321.

How it measures up in Fortescue 08321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fortescue 08321.

Estimated value$154,821
CheaperTypical $169,888Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,040 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 279 New Jersey Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFortescue 08321Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$154,82143% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18456% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²26% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²21% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than192016% of homes18% of homes

About 279 New Jersey Ave

How much is 279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ is $154,821 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $130,883 to $178,759. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ last sell?

279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ?

279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ has 840 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ built?

279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ?

279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ is assigned to Downe Township Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Bridgeton High School (high), rated F. All sit in Downe Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ compare to other homes in Fortescue 08321?

Among the 252 homes in Fortescue 08321, it is worth more than 43% of them ($154,821 against a typical $169,888), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($184 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 26% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,040 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1920 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 15% 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 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 New Jersey Ave, Fortescue, NJ was $4,830. The county assessed it at $151,900.

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