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$617,586$520 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $255,000 on Mar 29, 2018

157 HOWARD AVE

EDISON, NJ 08837
0
Baths
1,188 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$618K
$575K low$660K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Mar 29, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,920 (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.$166,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$166,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,700

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.44
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
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.

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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

M
Herbert Hoover Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Edison High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi

District: Edison Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08837These 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.101
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 100.106

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,280
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,979 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,956
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,434
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

157 Howard 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Edison 08837
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Edison 08837

What homes are worth in Edison 08837

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

This home
$235K$1M

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Edison 08837.

How it measures up in Edison 08837

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Edison 08837.

Estimated value$617,586
CheaperTypical $550,794Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$520
CheaperTypical $403Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 157 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEdison 08837Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$617,58663% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52086% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,188 ft²39% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac70% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than197670% of homes57% of homes

About 157 Howard Ave

How much is 157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ is $617,586 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $575,356 to $659,816. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ last sell?

157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ last sold on Mar 29, 2018 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ?

157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ has 1,188 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ built?

157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.

What schools serve 157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ?

157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ is assigned to Herbert Hoover Middle School (middle), rated C+; Edison High School (high), rated C-; Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Edison Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ compare to other homes in Edison 08837?

Among the 3,802 homes in Edison 08837, it is worth more than 63% of them ($617,586 against a typical $550,794), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($520 against a typical $403), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,188 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (1976 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 58% 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 157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Howard Ave, Edison, NJ was $9,920. The county assessed it at $166,700.

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