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$315,108$241 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Oct 10, 2025

524 RUTH ST

BUENA, NJ 08310
0
Baths
1,306 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.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$315K
$302K low$328K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Oct 10, 2025
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.$75,108
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$60,086
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.77%
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.$240,000
NATION ONE MORTGAGE · recorded Oct 10, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,961 (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.$154,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$154,800

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.13 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyATLANTIC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Collings Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.7 mi
M
Buena Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Buena Regional High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

524 Ruth 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Buena 08310
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Buena 08310
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Atlantic County

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
$147K$831K

This home is worth more than 46% 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$315,108
CheaperTypical $325,543Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,306 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 1.56 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 524 Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuena 08310Atlantic County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,10846% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24169% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,306 ft²34% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac23% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than197054% of homes43% of homes

About 524 Ruth St

How much is 524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ is $315,108 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $302,410 to $327,806. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ last sell?

524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ last sold on Oct 10, 2025 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ?

524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ has 1,306 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ built?

524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ?

524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ is assigned to Collings Lakes Elementary School (elementary); Buena Regional Middle School (middle), rated C; Buena Regional High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Buena Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ compare to other homes in Buena 08310?

Among the 483 homes in Buena 08310, it is worth more than 46% of them ($315,108 against a typical $325,543), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($241 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,306 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 1.56 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1970 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Atlantic County, it is worth more than 36% 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 524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Ruth St, Buena, NJ was $4,961. The county assessed it at $154,800.

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