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Last sold for $127,500 on Aug 20, 2021

298 PROSPECT ST

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
0
Baths
1,301 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.
2,222 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$127,500 · Aug 20, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,057 (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.$65,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,400

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.7
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

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
CountyWARREN
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(4)

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
Phillipsburg Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Philipsburg Primary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.2 mi
H
Phillipsburg High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Phillipsburg Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08865These 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.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
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.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.725 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,055
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,798
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

298 Prospect 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.

  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Warren County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Warren County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Warren County

How it measures up in Phillipsburg 08865

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Phillipsburg 08865.

Living area1,301 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,462 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size2,222 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 298 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePhillipsburg 08865Warren County
Living areabigger than1,301 ft²36% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,222 ft²15% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192035% of homes21% of homes

About 298 Prospect St

When did 298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ last sell?

298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ last sold on Aug 20, 2021 for $127,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ?

298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ has 1,301 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ built?

298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ?

298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ is assigned to Phillipsburg Middle School (middle), rated C-; Philipsburg Primary School (elementary); Phillipsburg High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Phillipsburg Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ compare to other homes in Phillipsburg 08865?

Among the 9,863 homes in Phillipsburg 08865, it is bigger than 36% of them (1,301 ft² against a typical 1,462 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (2,222 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1920 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 298 Prospect St, Phillipsburg, NJ was $3,057. The county assessed it at $65,400.

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