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$813,709$252 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $270,000 on Mar 27, 2002

97 WATER ST

BARNEGAT, NJ 08005
7
Beds
4
Baths
3,232 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.
1.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$814K
$778K low$850K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Mar 27, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,907 (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.$386,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$114,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$271,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$386,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$386,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.55%
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.0.2 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.Split Level
CountyOCEAN
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

M
Russell O. Brackman Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Cecil S. Collins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.5 mi
H
Barnegat High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Barnegat Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08005These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
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.30,099
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.333 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,678
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,067
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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%

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How this home compares

97 Water 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 96% of homes in Barnegat 08005
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Ocean County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Barnegat 08005
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Barnegat 08005

What homes are worth in Barnegat 08005

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

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$248K$856K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Barnegat 08005.

How it measures up in Barnegat 08005

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Barnegat 08005.

Estimated value$813,709
CheaperTypical $523,622Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$252
CheaperTypical $278Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area3,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,849 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size1.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 97 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarnegat 08005Ocean County
Estimated valuepricier than$813,70996% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25224% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than3,232 ft²97% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.17 ac98% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than198738% of homes61% of homes

About 97 Water St

How much is 97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ is $813,709 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $777,605 to $849,813. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ last sell?

97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ last sold on Mar 27, 2002 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ?

97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ has 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3,232 square feet of living space.

When was 97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ built?

97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ?

97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ is assigned to Russell O. Brackman Middle School (middle), rated C-; Cecil S. Collins Elementary School (elementary); Barnegat High School (high), rated D. All sit in Barnegat Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ compare to other homes in Barnegat 08005?

Among the 10,952 homes in Barnegat 08005, it is worth more than 96% of them ($813,709 against a typical $523,622), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($252 against a typical $278), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,232 ft² against a typical 1,849 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (1.17 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1987 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Ocean County, it is worth more than 75% 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 97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Water St, Barnegat, NJ was $11,907. The county assessed it at $386,200.

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