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$288,702$184 / 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 92How 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 $144,200 on Nov 26, 2019

261 ROUTE 54

BUENA, NJ 08310
0
Baths
1,572 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.
7.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$289K
$267K low$311K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$144,200 · Nov 26, 2019
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.$288,702
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$230,962

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,937 (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.$217,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$89,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$217,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$217,800

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyATLANTIC
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Buena Regional High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Buena Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.4 mi

District: Buena Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08310These 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.48
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,429
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.218 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,701
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,913
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

261 Route 54 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 70% of homes in Atlantic County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Atlantic County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Atlantic County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Buena 08310

What homes are worth in Buena 08310

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

This home
$139K$827K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Buena 08310.

How it measures up in Buena 08310

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buena 08310.

Estimated value$288,702
CheaperTypical $325,543Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,572 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size7.54 ac
SmallerTypical 1.56 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 261 Route 54 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuena 08310Atlantic County
Estimated valuepricier than$288,70235% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18425% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,572 ft²54% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.54 ac95% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than194016% of homes17% of homes

About 261 Route 54

How much is 261 Route 54, Buena, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Route 54, Buena, NJ is $288,702 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $266,621 to $310,783. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Route 54, Buena, NJ last sell?

261 Route 54, Buena, NJ last sold on Nov 26, 2019 for $144,200, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 261 Route 54, Buena, NJ built?

261 Route 54, Buena, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Route 54, Buena, NJ?

261 Route 54, Buena, NJ is assigned to Buena Regional High School (high), rated D-; Buena Regional Middle School (middle), rated C; John C. Milanesi Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Buena Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Route 54, Buena, NJ compare to other homes in Buena 08310?

Among the 483 homes in Buena 08310, it is worth more than 35% of them ($288,702 against a typical $325,543), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($184 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,572 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (7.54 ac against a typical 1.56 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1940 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Atlantic County, it is worth more than 30% 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 261 Route 54, Buena, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Route 54, Buena, NJ was $6,937. The county assessed it at $217,800.

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