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$257,155$267 / 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 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $55,000 on Aug 7, 1995

178 HANDY ST

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
0
Baths
962 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$257K
$211K low$303K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Aug 7, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,774 (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.$140,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$140,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,400

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.06
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(1)

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
Livingston Elemmentary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
New Brunswick Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
New Brunswick High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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%

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How this home compares

178 Handy 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in New Brunswick 08901

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

This home
$213K$869K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in New Brunswick 08901.

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.

Estimated value$257,155
CheaperTypical $434,918Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$267
CheaperTypical $293Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area962 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,311 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 178 Handy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Brunswick 08901Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$257,1557% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26731% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than962 ft²11% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²38% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than192052% of homes9% of homes

About 178 Handy St

How much is 178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ is $257,155 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $210,855 to $303,455. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ last sell?

178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ last sold on Aug 7, 1995 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ?

178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ has 962 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ built?

178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ?

178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ is assigned to Livingston Elemmentary School (elementary), rated F; New Brunswick Middle School (middle), rated D-; 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 178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ compare to other homes in New Brunswick 08901?

Among the 6,071 homes in New Brunswick 08901, it is worth more than 7% of them ($257,155 against a typical $434,918), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($267 against a typical $293), it is bigger than 11% of them (962 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 3,311 ft²) and it is newer than 52% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than almost no 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 178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ was $3,774. The county assessed it at $140,400.

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