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$688,876$297 / 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 96How 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

1978 RUTHERFORD ST

RAHWAY, NJ 07065
0
Baths
2,322 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$689K
$661K low$717K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,515 (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.$178,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$129,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$178,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyUNION
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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

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

E
Cleveland Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Rahway High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Rahway 7th and 8th Grade AcademyC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Rahway City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07065These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
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.30,377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,504 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,581
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,936
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°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

1978 Rutherford 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.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Rahway 07065
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Rahway 07065
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Rahway 07065
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Rahway 07065
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Rahway 07065

What homes are worth in Rahway 07065

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

This home
$339K$781K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Rahway 07065.

How it measures up in Rahway 07065

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rahway 07065.

Estimated value$688,876
CheaperTypical $532,780Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$297
CheaperTypical $398Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,322 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 1978 Rutherford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRahway 07065Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$688,87692% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29710% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than2,322 ft²93% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac78% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than196281% of homes77% of homes

About 1978 Rutherford St

How much is 1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ is $688,876 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $660,517 to $717,235. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ last sell?

1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ?

1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ has 2,322 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ built?

1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ?

1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ is assigned to Cleveland Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Rahway High School (high), rated F; Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy (middle), rated C. All sit in Rahway City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ compare to other homes in Rahway 07065?

Among the 7,636 homes in Rahway 07065, it is worth more than 92% of them ($688,876 against a typical $532,780), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($297 against a typical $398), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,322 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1962 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 59% 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 1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1978 Rutherford St, Rahway, NJ was $13,515. The county assessed it at $178,200.

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