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$389,831$328 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $126,000 on Jul 11, 2002

55 CHESTNUT ST

LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,188 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$390K
$370K low$410K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$126,000 · Jul 11, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,998 (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.$316,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$109,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$316,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$316,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.4 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.0.2 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.Colonial
CountyOCEAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

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 · 1.2 mi
H
Southern Regional High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.2 mi
M
Southern Regional Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 7.5 mi

District: Southern Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08701These 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.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.140,779
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,632 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,917
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,258
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

55 Chestnut 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 77% of homes in Ocean County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Lakewood 08701
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Lakewood 08701

What homes are worth in Lakewood 08701

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

This home
$134K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Lakewood 08701.

How it measures up in Lakewood 08701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lakewood 08701.

Estimated value$389,831
CheaperTypical $691,973Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$328
CheaperTypical $330Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,908 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 55 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLakewood 08701Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$389,83129% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32849% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,188 ft²21% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac71% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than198641% of homes58% of homes

About 55 Chestnut St

How much is 55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ is $389,831 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $370,056 to $409,606. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ last sell?

55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ last sold on Jul 11, 2002 for $126,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ?

55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,188 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ built?

55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ?

55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, 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 55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ compare to other homes in Lakewood 08701?

Among the 24,227 homes in Lakewood 08701, it is worth more than 29% of them ($389,831 against a typical $691,973), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($328 against a typical $330), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,188 ft² against a typical 1,908 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1986 against a typical 1995). 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 55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ was $4,998. The county assessed it at $316,700.

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