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$544,817$317 / 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 88How 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

493 STATE ROUTE 24

CHESTER, NJ 07930
0
Baths
1,720 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.
1.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$545K
$481K low$609K high
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.$144,817
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$115,854
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.68%
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.$250,000
UTILITIES EMPLOYEES CU · recorded Oct 18, 2006
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.$150,000
UTILITIES EMP CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,134 (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.$275,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$166,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$275,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,000

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.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyMORRIS
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

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

E
Dickerson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.6 mi
M
Black River Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
West Morris Mendham High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Chester Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07930These 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.73
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 100.93

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.341 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$180,876
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$224,662
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

493 State Route 24 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 94% of homes in Chester 07930
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Morris County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Chester 07930
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Morris County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Chester 07930

What homes are worth in Chester 07930

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

This home
$443K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Chester 07930.

How it measures up in Chester 07930

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 07930.

Estimated value$544,817
CheaperTypical $931,752Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$317
CheaperTypical $330Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,720 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,939 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size1.25 ac
SmallerTypical 2.02 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 493 State Route 24 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 07930Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$544,8176% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31740% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,720 ft²14% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.25 ac30% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than195518% of homes32% of homes

About 493 State Route 24

How much is 493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ is $544,817 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $480,681 to $608,953. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ last sell?

493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ built?

493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ?

493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ is assigned to Dickerson Elementary School (elementary); Black River Middle School (middle), rated B+; West Morris Mendham High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Chester Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ compare to other homes in Chester 07930?

Among the 2,788 homes in Chester 07930, it is worth more than 6% of them ($544,817 against a typical $931,752), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($317 against a typical $330), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,720 ft² against a typical 2,939 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (1.25 ac against a typical 2.02 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1955 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 24% 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 493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 493 State Route 24, Chester, NJ was $7,134. The county assessed it at $275,000.

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