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$532,161$327 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $434,900 on Oct 12, 2005

34 INDEPENDENCE WAY

ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866
0
Baths
1,626 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.
3,006 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$532K
$515K low$550K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$434,900 · Oct 12, 2005
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$125,681
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$100,545
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.78%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$319,500
WYNDHAM CAPITAL MORTGAGE INC · recorded Apr 28, 2022
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$86,980
EAST COAST MORTGAGE

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,105 (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.$474,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$230,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$244,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$436,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$474,800

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.0.07
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(1)

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.

E
Dennis B O'Brien Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Copeland Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Morris Knolls High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Rockaway Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07866These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
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.22,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.982 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,734
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,991
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

34 Independence Way 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 78% of homes in Morris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Morris County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Morris County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Rockaway 07866
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Rockaway 07866

What homes are worth in Rockaway 07866

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

This home
$297K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Rockaway 07866.

How it measures up in Rockaway 07866

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockaway 07866.

Estimated value$532,161
CheaperTypical $568,717Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$327
CheaperTypical $342Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,626 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,656 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size3,006 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 34 Independence Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockaway 07866Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$532,16136% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32741% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,626 ft²47% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,006 ft²8% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than199785% of homes85% of homes

About 34 Independence Way

How much is 34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ is $532,161 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $514,643 to $549,679. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ last sell?

34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ last sold on Oct 12, 2005 for $434,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ?

34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ has 1,626 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ built?

34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ?

34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ is assigned to Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Copeland Middle School (middle), rated C+; Morris Knolls High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Rockaway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ compare to other homes in Rockaway 07866?

Among the 8,204 homes in Rockaway 07866, it is worth more than 36% of them ($532,161 against a typical $568,717), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($327 against a typical $342), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,626 ft² against a typical 1,656 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,006 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1997 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 22% 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 34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 34 Independence Way, Rockaway, NJ was $10,105. The county assessed it at $474,800.

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