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$896,828$396 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

18 MERRITT LN

ROCKY HILL, NJ 08553
0
Baths
2,266 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.
2.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$897K
$841K low$953K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,204 (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.$788,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$419,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$368,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$730,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$788,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountySOMERSET
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.

M
Montgomery Upper Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
E
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 1.9 mi
H
Montgomery High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Montgomery Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08553These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,293 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$134,311
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$217,773
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

18 Merritt Ln 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 73% of homes in Rocky Hill 08553
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Rocky Hill 08553
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Rocky Hill 08553
  • Older than 71% of homes in Somerset County

What homes are worth in Rocky Hill 08553

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

This home
$418K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Rocky Hill 08553.

How it measures up in Rocky Hill 08553

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Hill 08553.

Estimated value$896,828
CheaperTypical $745,272Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$396
CheaperTypical $362Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area2,266 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,174 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size2.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 18 Merritt Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Hill 08553Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$896,82873% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39678% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than2,266 ft²57% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.16 ac98% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than196059% of homes29% of homes

About 18 Merritt Ln

How much is 18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ is $896,828 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $841,019 to $952,637. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ last sell?

18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ built?

18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ?

18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ is assigned to Montgomery Upper Middle School (middle), rated A+; Orchard Hill Elementary School (elementary); Montgomery High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Montgomery Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ compare to other homes in Rocky Hill 08553?

Among the 258 homes in Rocky Hill 08553, it is worth more than 73% of them ($896,828 against a typical $745,272), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($396 against a typical $362), it is bigger than 57% of them (2,266 ft² against a typical 2,174 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (2.16 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1960 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 72% 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 18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Merritt Ln, Rocky Hill, NJ was $15,204. The county assessed it at $788,600.

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