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$498,220$606 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $131,000 on Apr 3, 1996

542 ROCKAWAY VALLEY RD

BOONTON, NJ 07005
0
Baths
822 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$498K
$463K low$533K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$131,000 · Apr 3, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,678 (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.$266,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$204,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$266,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$266,500

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.0.34
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(2)

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
Rockaway Valley SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Mountain Lakes High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Boonton Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07005These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
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.18,320
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.907 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,909
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,412
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

542 Rockaway Valley Rd 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 93% of homes in Boonton 07005
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Boonton 07005
  • Among the smallest homes in Boonton 07005
  • Older than 91% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Boonton 07005

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

This home
$407K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Boonton 07005.

How it measures up in Boonton 07005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boonton 07005.

Estimated value$498,220
CheaperTypical $730,567Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$606
CheaperTypical $363Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area822 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,028 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 542 Rockaway Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBoonton 07005Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$498,2207% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$606almost all homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than822 ft²almost no homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac44% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than192526% of homes9% of homes

About 542 Rockaway Valley Rd

How much is 542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ is $498,220 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $463,071 to $533,369. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ last sell?

542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ last sold on Apr 3, 1996 for $131,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ?

542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ has 822 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ built?

542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ?

542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ is assigned to Rockaway Valley School (elementary), rated A; Mountain Lakes High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Boonton Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ compare to other homes in Boonton 07005?

Among the 4,974 homes in Boonton 07005, it is worth more than 7% of them ($498,220 against a typical $730,567), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($606 against a typical $363), it is bigger than almost none of them (822 ft² against a typical 2,028 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1925 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 17% 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 542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 542 Rockaway Valley Rd, Boonton, NJ was $6,678. The county assessed it at $266,500.

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