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$427,784$350 / 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 87How 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 $400,000 on Jul 18, 2025

605 RUTGERS RD

VILLAS, NJ 08251
0
Baths
1,223 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$428K
$370K low$486K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Jul 18, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,891 (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.$155,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$155,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,200

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.22
63
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
32
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.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.66%
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.Cape Cod
CountyCAPE MAY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.

H
Lower Cape May Regional High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
Richard M. Teitelman Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 mi
E
Carl T. Mitnick School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 3.8 mi

District: Lower Cape May Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08251These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
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.68%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,911
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,060 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,317
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,317
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

605 Rutgers 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 75% of homes in Cape May County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Cape May County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Villas 08251
  • Older than 85% of homes in Cape May County

What homes are worth in Villas 08251

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

This home
$237K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Villas 08251.

How it measures up in Villas 08251

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Villas 08251.

Estimated value$427,784
CheaperTypical $409,514Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$350
CheaperTypical $407Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,223 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,048 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 605 Rutgers Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVillas 08251Cape May County
Estimated valuepricier than$427,78456% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35030% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,223 ft²64% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac75% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than194919% of homes15% of homes

About 605 Rutgers Rd

How much is 605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ is $427,784 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $370,047 to $485,521. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ last sell?

605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ last sold on Jul 18, 2025 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ?

605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ has 1,223 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ built?

605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ?

605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ is assigned to Lower Cape May Regional High School (high), rated C+; Richard M. Teitelman Middle School (middle), rated C-; Carl T. Mitnick School (elementary). All sit in Lower Cape May Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ compare to other homes in Villas 08251?

Among the 6,260 homes in Villas 08251, it is worth more than 56% of them ($427,784 against a typical $409,514), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($350 against a typical $407), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,223 ft² against a typical 1,048 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1949 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Cape May County, it is worth more than 25% 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 605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 605 Rutgers Rd, Villas, NJ was $2,891. The county assessed it at $155,200.

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