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$510,700$400 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1078 1ST AVE

RARITAN, NJ 08869
0
Baths
1,276 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$511K
$478K low$543K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,952 (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.$261,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$154,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$107,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$261,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$261,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
94
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountySOMERSET
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.9 mi
H
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08869These 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.113
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 100.96

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,269 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,594
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,038
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

1078 1st 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Somerset County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Raritan 08869
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Somerset County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Raritan 08869
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Raritan 08869

What homes are worth in Raritan 08869

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

This home
$356K$933K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Raritan 08869.

How it measures up in Raritan 08869

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Raritan 08869.

Estimated value$510,700
CheaperTypical $549,799Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$400
CheaperTypical $340Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,276 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,634 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 1078 1st Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRaritan 08869Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$510,70031% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40078% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,276 ft²21% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac26% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than198280% of homes49% of homes

About 1078 1st Ave

How much is 1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ is $510,700 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $478,479 to $542,921. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ last sell?

1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ?

1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ has 1,276 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ built?

1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ?

1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ is assigned to John F. Kennedy Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School (high), rated B; Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ compare to other homes in Raritan 08869?

Among the 1,947 homes in Raritan 08869, it is worth more than 31% of them ($510,700 against a typical $549,799), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($400 against a typical $340), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,276 ft² against a typical 1,634 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1982 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 27% 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 1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1078 1st Ave, Raritan, NJ was $7,952. The county assessed it at $261,400.

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