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$686,397$598 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $2,000,000 on Mar 15, 2022

56 CHESTNUT ST

LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,148 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.
2.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$686K
$641K low$731K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,000,000 · Mar 15, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,741 (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.$823,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$811,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$492,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$823,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyOCEAN
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Oak Street Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades 3–6 · 1.1 mi
M
Lakewood Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Lakewood High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Lakewood Township 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

56 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 more than 66% of homes in Ocean County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Lakewood 08701
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Lakewood 08701
  • Among the largest lots in Lakewood 08701
  • Older than 65% 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
$132K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 49% 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$686,397
CheaperTypical $701,241Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$598
CheaperTypical $332Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area1,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,915 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size2.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 56 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLakewood 08701Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$686,39749% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59895% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,148 ft²20% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.23 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197535% of homes40% of homes

About 56 Chestnut St

How much is 56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ is $686,397 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $641,451 to $731,343. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ last sell?

56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ last sold on Mar 15, 2022 for $2,000,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ?

56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,148 square feet of living space.

When was 56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ built?

56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ?

56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ is assigned to Oak Street Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Lakewood Middle School (middle), rated D+; Lakewood High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Lakewood Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ compare to other homes in Lakewood 08701?

Among the 24,227 homes in Lakewood 08701, it is worth more than 49% of them ($686,397 against a typical $701,241), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($598 against a typical $332), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,148 ft² against a typical 1,915 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (2.23 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1975 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 66% 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 56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Chestnut St, Lakewood, NJ was $12,741. The county assessed it at $823,200.

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