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$136,182$71 / 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 88How 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 $126,000 on Mar 21, 2025

53 RICHARDS AVE

DOVER, NJ 07801
0
Baths
1,911 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$136K
$120K low$152K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$126,000 · Mar 21, 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.$136,182
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$108,946

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,847 (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.$209,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$144,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$209,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$209,200

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

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
CountyMORRIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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.

M
Dover Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
E
East Dover Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Dover High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Dover Town School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07801These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.27,400
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,124 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,014
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,181
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

53 Richards Ave 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 least valuable homes in Dover 07801
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Dover 07801
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Dover 07801
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Morris County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Morris County

What homes are worth in Dover 07801

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

This home
$301K$832K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Dover 07801.

How it measures up in Dover 07801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dover 07801.

Estimated value$136,182
CheaperTypical $503,607Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $325Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,911 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 53 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDover 07801Morris County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,182almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$71almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,911 ft²70% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac36% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes3% of homes

About 53 Richards Ave

How much is 53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ is $136,182 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $120,012 to $152,352. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ last sell?

53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ last sold on Mar 21, 2025 for $126,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ has 1,911 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ built?

53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ is assigned to Dover Middle School (middle), rated B-; East Dover Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Dover High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Dover Town School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ compare to other homes in Dover 07801?

Among the 5,272 homes in Dover 07801, it is worth more than almost none of them ($136,182 against a typical $503,607), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($71 against a typical $325), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,911 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1900 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Morris County, it is worth more than almost no 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 53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ?

The 2024 property tax bill for 53 Richards Ave, Dover, NJ was $6,847. The county assessed it at $209,200.

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