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$453,328$278 / 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 93How 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 $293,000 on Sep 19, 2003

296 RICHARDS AVE

DOVER, NJ 07801
0
Baths
1,632 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$453K
$421K low$486K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$293,000 · Sep 19, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,664 (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.$203,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$138,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$203,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$203,600

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.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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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

296 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 less than 89% of homes in Morris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Morris County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Morris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Morris County
  • Older than 95% 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 26% 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$453,328
CheaperTypical $519,887Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$278
CheaperTypical $328Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,574 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 296 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDover 07801Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$453,32826% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27822% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,632 ft²54% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac42% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than191519% of homes5% of homes

About 296 Richards Ave

How much is 296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ is $453,328 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $421,135 to $485,521. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ last sell?

296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ last sold on Sep 19, 2003 for $293,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ has 1,632 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ built?

296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

296 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 296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ compare to other homes in Dover 07801?

Among the 5,272 homes in Dover 07801, it is worth more than 26% of them ($453,328 against a typical $519,887), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($278 against a typical $328), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,632 ft² against a typical 1,574 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1915 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 11% 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 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 296 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ was $6,664. The county assessed it at $203,600.

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