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$525,000$354 / 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 94How 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

497 ROUTE 9

WARETOWN, NJ 08758
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,483 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.
2.91 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$525K
$495K low$555K 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.$525,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$420,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,733 (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.$258,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$146,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$112,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$258,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$258,900

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
CountyOCEAN
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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

E
Eagleswood Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi
M
Passaic Valley Regional Junior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 4.7 mi
H
Passaic Valley Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 10–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Pinelands Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08758These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.118
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
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.8,362
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.349 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,144
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,891
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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.Absentee owner
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

497 Route 9 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Among the largest lots in Waretown 08758
  • Older than 97% of homes in Waretown 08758

What homes are worth in Waretown 08758

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

This home
$275K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Waretown 08758.

How it measures up in Waretown 08758

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waretown 08758.

Estimated value$525,000
CheaperTypical $597,955Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$354
CheaperTypical $300Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,483 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,902 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size2.91 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 497 Route 9 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaretown 08758Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$525,00039% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35473% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,483 ft²33% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.91 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19363% of homes3% of homes

About 497 Route 9

How much is 497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ is $525,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $495,166 to $554,834. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ last sell?

497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,483 square feet of living space.

When was 497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ built?

497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ is assigned to Eagleswood Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Passaic Valley Regional Junior High School (middle), rated C-; Passaic Valley Regional High School (high), rated C. All sit in Pinelands Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ compare to other homes in Waretown 08758?

Among the 3,761 homes in Waretown 08758, it is worth more than 39% of them ($525,000 against a typical $597,955), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($354 against a typical $300), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,483 ft² against a typical 1,902 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (2.91 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1936 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 45% 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 497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 497 Route 9, Waretown, NJ was $7,733. The county assessed it at $258,900.

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