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$661,802$325 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $480,000 on Aug 19, 2021

16 COLUMBUS AVE

CLIFFWOOD, NJ 07721
0
Baths
2,036 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$662K
$636K low$688K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$480,000 · Aug 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,457 (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.$197,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$197,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,800

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.0.14
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Memorial Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Old Bridge High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Old Bridge Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07721These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,286
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,514 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,727
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,900
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

16 Columbus 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 more than 86% of homes in Cliffwood 07721
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Cliffwood 07721
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Cliffwood 07721
  • Among the newest homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Cliffwood 07721

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

This home
$339K$793K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Cliffwood 07721.

How it measures up in Cliffwood 07721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cliffwood 07721.

Estimated value$661,802
CheaperTypical $551,591Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$325
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area2,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,684 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 16 Columbus Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCliffwood 07721Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$661,80286% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32541% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than2,036 ft²82% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac27% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than202185% of homesalmost all homes

About 16 Columbus Ave

How much is 16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ is $661,802 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $635,504 to $688,100. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ last sell?

16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ last sold on Aug 19, 2021 for $480,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ?

16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ has 2,036 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ built?

16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ was built in 2021, making it 5 years old.

What schools serve 16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ?

16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ is assigned to Memorial Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Old Bridge High School (high), rated C; Carl Sandburg Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Old Bridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ compare to other homes in Cliffwood 07721?

Among the 1,046 homes in Cliffwood 07721, it is worth more than 86% of them ($661,802 against a typical $551,591), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($325 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,036 ft² against a typical 1,684 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2021 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 66% 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 16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Columbus Ave, Cliffwood, NJ was $12,457. The county assessed it at $197,800.

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