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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $343,769 on Dec 14, 2023

172 RUTGERS ST

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
0
Baths
896 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.
3,250 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
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.$343,769 · Dec 14, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,481 (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.$89,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$77,100
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

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

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.

Foreclosure Filings(5)

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

E
A.C. Redshaw Elemmentary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
New Brunswick Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
New Brunswick High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: New Brunswick City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08901These 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.145
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 100.102

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
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.56,962
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,584 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,508
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,819
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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

172 Rutgers 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.

  • Smaller than 94% of homes in New Brunswick 08901
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in New Brunswick 08901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Brunswick 08901.

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size3,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,311 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 172 Rutgers St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Brunswick 08901Middlesex County
Living areabigger than896 ft²6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,250 ft²47% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than194065% of homes15% of homes

About 172 Rutgers St

When did 172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ last sell?

172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ last sold on Dec 14, 2023 for $343,769, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ?

172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ has 896 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ built?

172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ?

172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ is assigned to A.C. Redshaw Elemmentary School (elementary), rated C; New Brunswick Middle School (middle), rated C; New Brunswick High School (high), rated D-. All sit in New Brunswick City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ compare to other homes in New Brunswick 08901?

Among the 6,071 homes in New Brunswick 08901, it is bigger than 6% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (3,250 ft² against a typical 3,311 ft²) and it is newer than 65% of them (1940 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Rutgers St, New Brunswick, NJ was $4,481. The county assessed it at $166,700.

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