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Last sold for $550,000 on Jun 3, 2022

1688 RUTHERFORD ST

RAHWAY, NJ 07065
0
Baths
2,100 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · Jun 3, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,895 (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.$196,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$153,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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(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
Cleveland Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.1 mi
H
Rahway High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Rahway 7th and 8th Grade AcademyC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Rahway City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07065These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.94%
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.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,504 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,581
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,936
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

1688 Rutherford St 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Rahway 07065
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Rahway 07065
  • Older than 95% of homes in Union County

How it measures up in Rahway 07065

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rahway 07065.

Living area2,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 1688 Rutherford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRahway 07065Union County
Living areabigger than2,100 ft²90% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac79% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than190011% of homes5% of homes

About 1688 Rutherford St

When did 1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ last sell?

1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ last sold on Jun 3, 2022 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ?

1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ has 2,100 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ built?

1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ?

1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ is assigned to Cleveland Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Rahway High School (high), rated F; Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy (middle), rated C. All sit in Rahway City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ compare to other homes in Rahway 07065?

Among the 7,636 homes in Rahway 07065, it is bigger than 90% of them (2,100 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1688 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ was $14,895. The county assessed it at $196,400.

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