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$543,289$415 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $176,500 on Sep 12, 1995

197 PROSPECT AVE

AVENEL, NJ 07001
0
Baths
1,310 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$543K
$514K low$572K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176,500 · Sep 12, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,481 (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.$84,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Avenel Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Woodbine Avenue Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Colonia High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Woodbridge Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07001These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
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.18,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,724 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,385
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,867
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

197 Prospect Ave 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 71% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Avenel 07001
  • Older than 71% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Avenel 07001

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

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$376K$777K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Avenel 07001.

How it measures up in Avenel 07001

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Avenel 07001.

Estimated value$543,289
CheaperTypical $506,630Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$415
CheaperTypical $416Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,310 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,206 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 197 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvenel 07001Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$543,28971% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41550% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,310 ft²60% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac96% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195363% of homes29% of homes

About 197 Prospect Ave

How much is 197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ is $543,289 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $514,273 to $572,305. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ last sell?

197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ last sold on Sep 12, 1995 for $176,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ?

197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ has 1,310 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ built?

197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ?

197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ is assigned to Avenel Middle School (middle), rated D+; Woodbine Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Colonia High School (high), rated C. All sit in Woodbridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ compare to other homes in Avenel 07001?

Among the 2,737 homes in Avenel 07001, it is worth more than 71% of them ($543,289 against a typical $506,630), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($415 against a typical $416), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,310 ft² against a typical 1,206 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1953 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 41% 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 197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Prospect Ave, Avenel, NJ was $10,481. The county assessed it at $84,800.

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