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$495,000$146 / 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 94How 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 $630,000 on Dec 16, 2020

79 MERIDEN RD

ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866
0
Baths
3,385 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.
3.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$495K
$467K low$523K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$630,000 · Dec 16, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,674 (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.$798,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$313,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$485,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$732,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$798,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMORRIS
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.

E
Katharine D Malone Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
M
Copeland Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Morris Knolls High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 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%

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How this home compares

79 Meriden 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 84% of homes in Morris County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Rockaway 07866
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Rockaway 07866
  • Among the largest lots in Rockaway 07866
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Morris County

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
$277K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 24% of 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$495,000
CheaperTypical $565,481Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$146
CheaperTypical $339Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,385 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,656 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size3.95 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 79 Meriden Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockaway 07866Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$495,00024% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$146almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,385 ft²96% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.95 acalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than198973% of homes76% of homes

About 79 Meriden Rd

How much is 79 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ is $495,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $467,260 to $522,740. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ last sell?

79 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ last sold on Dec 16, 2020 for $630,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 79 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ built?

79 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ?

79 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ is assigned to Katharine D Malone Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Copeland Middle School (middle), rated B; Morris Knolls 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 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ compare to other homes in Rockaway 07866?

Among the 8,204 homes in Rockaway 07866, it is worth more than 24% of them ($495,000 against a typical $565,481), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($146 against a typical $339), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,385 ft² against a typical 1,656 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (3.95 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1989 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than 16% 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 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 79 Meriden Rd, Rockaway, NJ was $17,674. The county assessed it at $798,100.

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