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Single Family ResidenceResidential
$279,909$197 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $135,000 on Jun 16, 2005

488 ROUTE 54

BUENA, NJ 08310
0
Baths
1,421 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$280K
$250K low$310K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Jun 16, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,782 (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.$149,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$149,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$149,200

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.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyATLANTIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

M
Buena Regional Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Buena Regional High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.8 mi

District: Buena Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08310These 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.48
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,429
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.218 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,701
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,913
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

488 Route 54 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 72% of homes in Atlantic County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Atlantic County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Buena 08310
  • Older than 78% of homes in Atlantic County

What homes are worth in Buena 08310

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

This home
$153K$739K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Buena 08310.

How it measures up in Buena 08310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buena 08310.

Estimated value$279,909
CheaperTypical $324,100Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,421 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 1.56 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 488 Route 54 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuena 08310Atlantic County
Estimated valuepricier than$279,90931% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19732% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,421 ft²43% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac5% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than195031% of homes22% of homes

About 488 Route 54

How much is 488 Route 54, Buena, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Route 54, Buena, NJ is $279,909 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $250,097 to $309,721. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Route 54, Buena, NJ last sell?

488 Route 54, Buena, NJ last sold on Jun 16, 2005 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 488 Route 54, Buena, NJ?

488 Route 54, Buena, NJ has 1,421 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 488 Route 54, Buena, NJ built?

488 Route 54, Buena, NJ was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 Route 54, Buena, NJ?

488 Route 54, Buena, NJ is assigned to Buena Regional Middle School (middle), rated D+; Buena Regional High School (high), rated D-; John C. Milanesi Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Buena Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Route 54, Buena, NJ compare to other homes in Buena 08310?

Among the 483 homes in Buena 08310, it is worth more than 31% of them ($279,909 against a typical $324,100), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($197 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,421 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 1.56 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1950 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Atlantic County, it is worth more than 28% 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 488 Route 54, Buena, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Route 54, Buena, NJ was $4,782. The county assessed it at $149,200.

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