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$376,622$183 / 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 97How 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 $120,000 on Apr 29, 1994

553 BALSAM CT

RUNNEMEDE, NJ 08078
0
Baths
2,060 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$377K
$364K low$390K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Apr 29, 1994
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.$165,563
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$132,450
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.55%
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.$104,462
WELLS FARGO BANK NA · recorded Apr 3, 2008
2nd 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.$81,597
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
3rd 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.$25,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,070 (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.$189,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$189,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,700

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.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
75
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountyCAMDEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.

H
Triton Regional High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Downing Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.6 mi
M
Mary E. Volz Elementary & Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Runnemede Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08078These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.8,227
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,122 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,878
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,460
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

553 Balsam Ct 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 Runnemede 08078
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Runnemede 08078
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Runnemede 08078
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Runnemede 08078

What homes are worth in Runnemede 08078

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

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$214K$416K

This home is worth more than 91% of homes in Runnemede 08078.

How it measures up in Runnemede 08078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Runnemede 08078.

Estimated value$376,622
CheaperTypical $302,075Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,360 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 553 Balsam Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRunnemede 08078Camden County
Estimated valuepricier than$376,62291% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18313% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than2,060 ft²93% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac64% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197990% of homes75% of homes

About 553 Balsam Ct

How much is 553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ is $376,622 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $363,696 to $389,548. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ last sell?

553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ last sold on Apr 29, 1994 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ?

553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ has 2,060 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ built?

553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

What schools serve 553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ?

553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ is assigned to Triton Regional High School (high), rated D; Downing Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Mary E. Volz Elementary & Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Runnemede Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ compare to other homes in Runnemede 08078?

Among the 2,553 homes in Runnemede 08078, it is worth more than 91% of them ($376,622 against a typical $302,075), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($183 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,060 ft² against a typical 1,360 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1979 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Camden County, it is worth more than 58% 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 553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Balsam Ct, Runnemede, NJ was $9,070. The county assessed it at $189,700.

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