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$419,003$650 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Feb 22, 2022

118 N RICHARDS AVE

SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876
0
Baths
645 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$419K
$403K low$436K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Feb 22, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,746 (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.$189,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$116,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$189,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,900

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.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
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.0.16
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

Transaction History(5)

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.

E
Van Derveer Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Somerville Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Somerville Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08876These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
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.24,529
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,565 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,679
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,566
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

118 N 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Somerville 08876
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Somerville 08876
  • Among the smallest homes in Somerville 08876
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Somerville 08876
  • Older than 86% of homes in Somerset County

What homes are worth in Somerville 08876

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

This home
$358K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Somerville 08876.

How it measures up in Somerville 08876

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 08876.

Estimated value$419,003
CheaperTypical $607,906Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$650
CheaperTypical $343Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area645 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,808 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 118 N Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSomerville 08876Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$419,0038% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$650almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than645 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac32% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than194724% of homes14% of homes

About 118 N Richards Ave

How much is 118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ is $419,003 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $402,503 to $435,503. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ last sell?

118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ last sold on Feb 22, 2022 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ?

118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ has 645 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ built?

118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ?

118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ is assigned to Van Derveer Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Somerville Middle School (middle), rated C; Somerville High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Somerville Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ compare to other homes in Somerville 08876?

Among the 6,269 homes in Somerville 08876, it is worth more than 8% of them ($419,003 against a typical $607,906), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($650 against a typical $343), it is bigger than almost none of them (645 ft² against a typical 1,808 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1947 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 12% 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 118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 118 N Richards Ave, Somerville, NJ was $7,746. The county assessed it at $189,900.

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