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$2,041,571$391 / 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 84How 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 $2,000,000 on Mar 23, 2026

79 LAKE SHORE DR

ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866
0
Baths
5,223 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$2M
$1.7M low$2.4M 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 23, 2026
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.$1,291,571
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$1,033,257
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.37%
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.$750,000
ASCENDIA BANK · recorded Mar 23, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,517 (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.$1,041,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$437,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$603,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$959,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,041,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMORRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
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(3)

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
Copeland Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Stony Brook Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Morris Hills High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Rockaway Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07866These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.101

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,161
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.982 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,734
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,991
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

79 Lake Shore Dr 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Rockaway 07866
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Rockaway 07866
  • Among the largest homes in Rockaway 07866
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Rockaway 07866

What homes are worth in Rockaway 07866

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

This home
$297K$1.1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Rockaway 07866.

How it measures up in Rockaway 07866

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockaway 07866.

Estimated value$2,041,571
CheaperTypical $568,210Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$391
CheaperTypical $342Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area5,223 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,657 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 79 Lake Shore Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockaway 07866Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,041,571almost all homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39175% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than5,223 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac85% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than196142% of homes41% of homes

About 79 Lake Shore Dr

How much is 79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ is $2,041,571 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,712,622 to $2,370,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ last sell?

79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ last sold on Mar 23, 2026 for $2,000,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ?

79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ has 5,223 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ built?

79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ?

79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ is assigned to Copeland Middle School (middle), rated C+; Stony Brook Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Morris Hills High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Rockaway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ compare to other homes in Rockaway 07866?

Among the 8,204 homes in Rockaway 07866, it is worth more than almost all of them ($2,041,571 against a typical $568,210), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($391 against a typical $342), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,223 ft² against a typical 1,657 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1961 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 98% 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 79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 79 Lake Shore Dr, Rockaway, NJ was $22,517. The county assessed it at $1,041,700.

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