How much are property taxes in Sewell, NJ?
Homeowners in Sewell, NJ pay a median of $8,860 (±$2,719) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $10,000 or more.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $7,953.
That is about 2.5% of the median home value of $347,500.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $8,860 (±$2,719)
- With a mortgage
- $10,000 or more
- Without a mortgage
- $7,953
- Share of median value
- 2.5%
Real estate taxes in Sewell against Gloucester County, its state and the nation
| Sewell | Gloucester County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $8,860 (±$2,719) | $8,055 (±$100) | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $10,000 or more | $8,228 (±$123) | $9,741 (±$29) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $7,953 (±$1,140) | $7,734 (±$187) | $9,313 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $347,500 (±$31,544) | $310,400 (±$4,245) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
In Sewell, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Gloucester County ($8,055).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Gloucester County, Sewell ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 124 of 248.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Sewell
The median tax ($8,860) is 2.5% of the median home value ($347,500).
Across Gloucester County the same ratio is 2.6%.
Across New Jersey it is 2.1%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near Sewell
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewell | — | $8,860 (±$2,719) | — |
| Wenonah Borough | 1.6 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Pitman Borough | 2.6 mi | $8,231 (±$300) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Valley | 2.7 mi | $6,108 (±$148) | Lower |
| Woodbury Heights Borough | 3.1 mi | $8,910 (±$260) | Not measurably different |
| Deptford Township | 3.6 mi | $6,590 (±$125) | Not measurably different |
| Richwood | 4.0 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
| Washington Township (Gloucester County) | 4.3 mi | $8,807 (±$174) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township | 4.4 mi | $10,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oak Valley, NJ ($6,108).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Gloucester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Mount Royal | $10,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Richwood | $10,000 or more |
| 3 | Mullica Hill | $9,744 (±$881) |
| 4 | Turnersville | $9,086 (±$307) |
| 5 | Sewell | $8,860 (±$2,719) |
| 6 | Mickleton | $7,390 (±$1,071) |
| 7 | Williamstown | $6,997 (±$266) |
| 8 | Thorofare | $6,803 (±$575) |
| 9 | Franklinville | $6,715 (±$628) |
| 10 | Victory Lakes | $6,671 (±$723) |
| 11 | Malaga | $6,506 (±$357) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Gloucester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sewell is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Mantua Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sewell
How much are property taxes in Sewell?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sewell, NJ is $8,860 (±$2,719) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Sewell?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.5% of the median home value in Sewell, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Sewell higher than in Gloucester County?
In Sewell, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Gloucester County ($8,055).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($9,590).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewell CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewell CDP, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewell CDP, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewell CDP, New Jersey
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sewell CDP, New Jersey
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Sewell CDP, New Jersey (place:66750, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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