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$810,547$389 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $575,000 on Aug 28, 2020

296 JAMES ST

MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,085 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.
1.03 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$811K
$766K low$855K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$575,000 · Aug 28, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,475 (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.$473,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$232,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$240,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$473,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,300

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

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
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 438 ft²

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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 07960These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.105

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
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.47,815
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,393 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$148,315
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$203,292
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

296 James 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 67% of homes in Morristown 07960
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Morristown 07960
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Morris County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Morristown 07960

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

This home
$344K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Morristown 07960.

How it measures up in Morristown 07960

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Morristown 07960.

Estimated value$810,547
CheaperTypical $936,378Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$389
CheaperTypical $424Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area2,085 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size1.03 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 296 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMorristown 07960Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$810,54733% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38932% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than2,085 ft²44% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.03 ac83% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than195430% of homes29% of homes

About 296 James St

How much is 296 James St, Morristown, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 James St, Morristown, NJ is $810,547 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $765,879 to $855,215. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 James St, Morristown, NJ last sell?

296 James St, Morristown, NJ last sold on Aug 28, 2020 for $575,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 296 James St, Morristown, NJ?

296 James St, Morristown, NJ has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,085 square feet of living space.

When was 296 James St, Morristown, NJ built?

296 James St, Morristown, NJ was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 296 James St, Morristown, NJ compare to other homes in Morristown 07960?

Among the 11,621 homes in Morristown 07960, it is worth more than 33% of them ($810,547 against a typical $936,378), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($389 against a typical $424), it is bigger than 44% of them (2,085 ft² against a typical 2,220 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (1.03 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1954 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 61% 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 296 James St, Morristown, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 296 James St, Morristown, NJ was $9,475. The county assessed it at $473,300.

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