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$392,680$215 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $62,000 on Dec 5, 1996

53 RAILROAD AVE

WARETOWN, NJ 08758
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,824 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.
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1933
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$393K
$370K low$415K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$62,000 · Dec 5, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,376 (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.$340,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$129,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$210,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$340,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$340,700

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.Colonial
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Waretown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.2 mi
H
Southern Regional High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 mi
M
Southern Regional Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.5 mi

District: Southern 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%

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How this home compares

53 Railroad 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 less than 80% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Waretown 08758
  • Older than 98% 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.

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$261K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 20% 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$392,680
CheaperTypical $593,706Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $298Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,824 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,906 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1933
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 53 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaretown 08758Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$392,68020% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2153% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,824 ft²47% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac93% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than19332% of homes3% of homes

About 53 Railroad Ave

How much is 53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ is $392,680 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $370,484 to $414,876. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ last sell?

53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ last sold on Dec 5, 1996 for $62,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ?

53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.

When was 53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ built?

53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ was built in 1933, making it 93 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ?

53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ is assigned to Waretown Elementary School (elementary); Southern Regional High School (high), rated C+; Southern Regional Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Southern Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ compare to other homes in Waretown 08758?

Among the 3,761 homes in Waretown 08758, it is worth more than 20% of them ($392,680 against a typical $593,706), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($215 against a typical $298), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,824 ft² against a typical 1,906 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1933 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 23% 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 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Railroad Ave, Waretown, NJ was $5,376. The county assessed it at $340,700.

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