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$357,609$417 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

309 MATTHEWS AVE

VILLAS, NJ 08251
0
Baths
858 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.
6.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$358K
$325K low$390K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,143 (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.$204,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$84,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,700

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.31
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
23
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.82%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyCAPE MAY
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Lower Cape May Regional High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
Richard M. Teitelman Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 mi
E
Carl T. Mitnick School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 3.9 mi

District: Lower Cape May Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08251These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.68%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,911
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,060 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,317
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,317
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

309 Matthews 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 83% of homes in Cape May County
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Cape May County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Cape May County
  • Among the largest lots in Villas 08251
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Villas 08251

What homes are worth in Villas 08251

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

This home
$242K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Villas 08251.

How it measures up in Villas 08251

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Villas 08251.

Estimated value$357,609
CheaperTypical $409,644Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$417
CheaperTypical $408Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area858 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,036 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size6.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 309 Matthews Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVillas 08251Cape May County
Estimated valuepricier than$357,60930% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41753% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than858 ft²34% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.22 acalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than198986% of homes64% of homes

About 309 Matthews Ave

How much is 309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ is $357,609 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $325,158 to $390,060. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ last sell?

309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ last sold on Sep 26, 1989, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ built?

309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ?

309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ is assigned to Lower Cape May Regional High School (high), rated C-; Richard M. Teitelman Middle School (middle), rated C; Carl T. Mitnick School (elementary). All sit in Lower Cape May Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ compare to other homes in Villas 08251?

Among the 6,260 homes in Villas 08251, it is worth more than 30% of them ($357,609 against a typical $409,644), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($417 against a typical $408), it is bigger than 34% of them (858 ft² against a typical 1,036 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6.22 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1989 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Cape May County, it is worth more than 17% 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 309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 309 Matthews Ave, Villas, NJ was $4,143. The county assessed it at $204,700.

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