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$537,344$438 / 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 95How 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 $380,000 on Oct 19, 2021

170 ACADEMY ST

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
0
Baths
1,228 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$537K
$513K low$562K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$380,000 · Oct 19, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,470 (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.$553,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$327,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$476,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$553,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Quibbletown Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Eisenhower Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.9 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Piscataway Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08854These 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.57
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 100.103

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
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.63,382
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,298 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,616
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,705
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

170 Academy 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Older than 80% of homes in Piscataway 08854

What homes are worth in Piscataway 08854

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

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$338K$1M

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Piscataway 08854.

How it measures up in Piscataway 08854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Piscataway 08854.

Estimated value$537,344
CheaperTypical $580,640Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$438
CheaperTypical $356Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,228 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 170 Academy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$537,34438% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43886% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,228 ft²24% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac23% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than195420% of homes31% of homes

About 170 Academy St

How much is 170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ is $537,344 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $512,866 to $561,822. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ last sold on Oct 19, 2021 for $380,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ?

170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ has 1,228 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ built?

170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ?

170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ is assigned to Quibbletown Middle School (middle), rated B; Eisenhower Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Piscataway High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Piscataway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ compare to other homes in Piscataway 08854?

Among the 13,708 homes in Piscataway 08854, it is worth more than 38% of them ($537,344 against a typical $580,640), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($438 against a typical $356), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,228 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1954 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 40% 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 170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Academy St, Piscataway, NJ was $8,470. The county assessed it at $553,600.

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