Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$613,615$288 / 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 96How 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 $275,000 on Jul 7, 2003

490 MATAWAN AVE

CLIFFWOOD, NJ 07721
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,127 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$614K
$589K low$638K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Jul 7, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,774 (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.$532,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$296,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$236,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$493,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$532,600

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.34
95
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
32
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
47
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.120 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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
CountyMONMOUTH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 528 ft²

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Cliffwood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.4 mi
H
Matawan Regional High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07721These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,286
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,514 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,727
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,900
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

490 Matawan 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 more than 95% of homes in River Gardens
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in River Gardens
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in River Gardens
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in River Gardens
  • Newer than 89% of homes in River Gardens

What homes are worth in Cliffwood 07721

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

This home
$324K$793K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Cliffwood 07721.

How it measures up in Cliffwood 07721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cliffwood 07721.

Estimated value$613,615
CheaperTypical $554,834Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$288
CheaperTypical $334Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area2,127 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,687 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 490 Matawan Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiver GardensCliffwood 07721Monmouth County
Estimated valuepricier than$613,61595% of homes73% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2888% of homes17% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than2,127 ft²95% of homes85% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac89% of homes70% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than195489% of homes15% of homes25% of homes

About 490 Matawan Ave

How much is 490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ is $613,615 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $589,448 to $637,782. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ last sell?

490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ last sold on Jul 7, 2003 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ?

490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,127 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ built?

490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ?

490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ is assigned to Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School (middle), rated B+; Cliffwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Matawan Regional High School (high), rated D. All sit in Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ compare to other homes in Cliffwood 07721?

Among the 1,046 homes in Cliffwood 07721, it is worth more than 73% of them ($613,615 against a typical $554,834), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($288 against a typical $334), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,127 ft² against a typical 1,687 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1954 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Monmouth County, it is worth more than 30% 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 490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 490 Matawan Ave, Cliffwood, NJ was $9,774. The county assessed it at $532,600.

More homes on Matawan Ave

Closest homes

More homes in Cliffwood 07721

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 490 Matawan Ave on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map