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$626,856$324 / 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 93How 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 $164,000 on Apr 9, 1997

53 DRAKE AVE

ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866
0
Baths
1,935 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.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$627K
$585K low$669K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$164,000 · Apr 9, 1997
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.$476,856
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$381,485
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.25%
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.$150,000
CITIBANK NA · recorded May 9, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,199 (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.$336,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$164,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$172,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$336,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$336,800

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.31
94
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
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.151 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.Cape Cod
CountyMORRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.No

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

M
Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.5 mi
H
Morris Hills High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Rockaway Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07866These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.982 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,734
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,991
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

53 Drake 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 69% of homes in Rockaway 07866
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Morris County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Rockaway 07866
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Rockaway 07866
  • Older than 88% of homes in Rockaway 07866

What homes are worth in Rockaway 07866

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

This home
$295K$1M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Rockaway 07866.

How it measures up in Rockaway 07866

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockaway 07866.

Estimated value$626,856
CheaperTypical $568,210Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$324
CheaperTypical $342Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,935 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,647 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 53 Drake Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockaway 07866Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$626,85669% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32439% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,935 ft²69% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac87% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than194112% of homes17% of homes

About 53 Drake Ave

How much is 53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ is $626,856 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $584,715 to $668,997. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ last sell?

53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ last sold on Apr 9, 1997 for $164,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ?

53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ has 1,935 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ built?

53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ?

53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ is assigned to Thomas Jefferson Middle School (middle), rated B+; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Morris Hills High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Rockaway Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ compare to other homes in Rockaway 07866?

Among the 8,204 homes in Rockaway 07866, it is worth more than 69% of them ($626,856 against a typical $568,210), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($324 against a typical $342), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,935 ft² against a typical 1,647 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1941 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 37% 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 53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 53 Drake Ave, Rockaway, NJ was $11,199. The county assessed it at $336,800.

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