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$2,458,754$1,009 / 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 88How 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 $875,000 on Apr 15, 2003

543 21ST ST

AVALON, NJ 08202
0
Baths
2,438 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.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$2.5M
$2.2M low$2.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$875,000 · Apr 15, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,388 (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.$1,040,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$500,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$540,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,040,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,040,400

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.24
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
20
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.96 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.91%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.Ranch
CountyCAPE MAY
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.

M
Avalon Elementary SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Stone Harbor Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 3.9 mi
H
Middle Township High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Middle Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08202These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.13%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
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.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,419
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.144 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$146,281
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$235,511
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

543 21st 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 more than 91% of homes in Cape May County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Avalon 08202
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Cape May County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Cape May County

What homes are worth in Avalon 08202

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

This home
$578K$10M

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Avalon 08202.

How it measures up in Avalon 08202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Avalon 08202.

Estimated value$2,458,754
CheaperTypical $3,035,229Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1009
CheaperTypical $1309Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area2,438 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,050 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 543 21st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvalon 08202Cape May County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,458,75438% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$100916% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than2,438 ft²63% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200162% of homes76% of homes

About 543 21st St

How much is 543 21st St, Avalon, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 543 21st St, Avalon, NJ is $2,458,754 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $2,168,605 to $2,748,903. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 543 21st St, Avalon, NJ last sell?

543 21st St, Avalon, NJ last sold on Apr 15, 2003 for $875,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 543 21st St, Avalon, NJ built?

543 21st St, Avalon, NJ was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 543 21st St, Avalon, NJ?

543 21st St, Avalon, NJ is assigned to Avalon Elementary School (middle), rated A; Stone Harbor Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Middle Township High School (high), rated D. All sit in Middle Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 543 21st St, Avalon, NJ compare to other homes in Avalon 08202?

Among the 6,418 homes in Avalon 08202, it is worth more than 38% of them ($2,458,754 against a typical $3,035,229), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($1009 against a typical $1309), it is bigger than 63% of them (2,438 ft² against a typical 2,050 ft²) and it is newer than 62% of them (2001 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Cape May County, it is worth more than 91% 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 543 21st St, Avalon, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 543 21st St, Avalon, NJ was $6,388. The county assessed it at $1,040,400.

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