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$378,327$305 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

5 JOHN ST

LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ 07849
0
Baths
1,240 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.
0.25 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

$378K
$357K low$399K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,839 (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.$194,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$116,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$194,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,500

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.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
57
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.
30
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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 2.0 mi
M
Jefferson Township Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Jefferson Township High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi

District: Jefferson Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07849These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.8,271
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.902 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,531
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,059
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

5 John St 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 Morris County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Morris County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Morris County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Lake Hopatcong 07849

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

This home
$225K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Lake Hopatcong 07849.

How it measures up in Lake Hopatcong 07849

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Hopatcong 07849.

Estimated value$378,327
CheaperTypical $525,458Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$305
CheaperTypical $326Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5 John St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Hopatcong 07849Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$378,32717% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30539% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,240 ft²32% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac48% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than195034% of homes24% of homes

About 5 John St

How much is 5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ is $378,327 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $357,275 to $399,379. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ last sell?

5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ?

5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ has 1,240 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ built?

5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ?

5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ is assigned to Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School (elementary); Jefferson Township Middle School (middle), rated B-; Jefferson Township High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Jefferson Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ compare to other homes in Lake Hopatcong 07849?

Among the 3,371 homes in Lake Hopatcong 07849, it is worth more than 17% of them ($378,327 against a typical $525,458), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($305 against a typical $326), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,240 ft² against a typical 1,614 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1950 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 6% 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 5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5 John St, Lake Hopatcong, NJ was $5,839. The county assessed it at $194,500.

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