Real Estate Investing in Chesterfield Township, New Jersey (08515)

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Burlington County • Population: 8,167 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 08515 (Chesterfield Township, NJ)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (81/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $717,084
Avg Monthly Rent $2,448
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $189,353
% Renters 5.0%

Market Analysis: 08515 Chesterfield Township

The 08515 ZIP in Chesterfield Township, NJ is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $717K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

The investment case in 08515 is substantial only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $717K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

Statewide comparisons place 08515 among NJ's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

The demographic picture in 08515 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Chesterfield Township averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

The 08515 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Chesterfield Township:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 72/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,448/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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Property Strategy for 08515

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
4.3% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+9.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$180,795/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
3BR $542,385 $3,260 4.3% +9.2% $180,795
4BR $761,387 $3,640 3.4% +9.7% $190,347

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$745K$664K$583K$502K$421K$340KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 08515 Compare?

Metric 08515 Chesterfield Township New Jersey
Home Value $717,084 $717,084 $559,826
5-Year CAGR 7.0% 7.0% 8.4%
Avg Rent $2,448 $2,448 -
Cap Rate 2.7% 2.7% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.0%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $717,084
Monthly Rent $2,448
Price-to-Rent 24.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.1%
Cap Rate 2.7%
5-Year IRR 9.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
2.8%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.0%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 08515

Population: 8,167

💰 Median Household Income
$189,353
This area
$189,353
State
$113,906
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
5.0%
This area
5.0%
State
28.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.5%
This area
1.5%
State
-9.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
60.9%
This area
60.9%
State
25.9%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.6 years
This area
36.6 years
State
22.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.8%
This area
2.8%
State
9.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 61.8%
Asian 29.8%
Other/Mixed 4.7%
Black/African American 3.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.2%
👶 Under 18
27.1%
This area
27.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
10.0%
This area
10.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.8%
This area
4.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 08515

A+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
10.8:1 Avg Class Size
$24,229 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Chesterfield Township Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
692 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
💰
$24,229 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 1,237 Off-Campus Students
C
Capital Health School of Nursing
53 students · 8.6 mi
C
Capital Health School of Radiologic Technology
15 students · 8.6 mi
C
Mercer County Community College
6,219 students · 9.5 mi
C
Thomas Edison State University
7,587 students · 9.7 mi
F
Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville
305 students · 10.7 mi
C
Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education
250 students · 11.5 mi
C+
Pennco Tech-Bristol
603 students · 12.0 mi
C+
Rider University
4,083 students · 12.2 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,237 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which real estate strategy fits Chesterfield Township, NJ?

The best-fit strategy in Chesterfield Township, NJ is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Are renters plentiful in Chesterfield Township, NJ?

Chesterfield Township, NJ draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $2,448/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Chesterfield Township, NJ?

For rental operators, Chesterfield Township, NJ rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Can I house hack in Chesterfield Township, NJ?

Chesterfield Township, NJ is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $717K price point reasonable to enter.

How do home values compare in Chesterfield Township, NJ?

In Chesterfield Township, NJ the median home value sits at $717K. Against the broader NJ market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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