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$1,020,083$523 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $925,000 on Jan 26, 2024

21 RUTGERS RD

CRANFORD, NJ 07016
0
Baths
1,952 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.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$928K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$925,000 · Jan 26, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,874 (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.$274,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$116,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$274,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$274,200

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.4 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyUNION
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)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Brookside Place Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Cranford High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Orange Avenue Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Cranford Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07016These 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.49
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.108

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,969
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,074 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$148,735
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$185,120
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

21 Rutgers Rd 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 87% of homes in Cranford 07016
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Cranford 07016
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Cranford 07016

What homes are worth in Cranford 07016

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

This home
$370K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Cranford 07016.

How it measures up in Cranford 07016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cranford 07016.

Estimated value$1,020,083
CheaperTypical $783,431Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$523
CheaperTypical $453Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,952 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,816 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 21 Rutgers Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCranford 07016Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,020,08387% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52381% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,952 ft²59% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac87% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195781% of homes68% of homes

About 21 Rutgers Rd

How much is 21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ is $1,020,083 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $928,200 to $1,111,966. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ last sell?

21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ last sold on Jan 26, 2024 for $925,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ?

21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ has 1,952 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ built?

21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ?

21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ is assigned to Brookside Place Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Cranford High School (high), rated A; Orange Avenue Elementary School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Cranford Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ compare to other homes in Cranford 07016?

Among the 7,566 homes in Cranford 07016, it is worth more than 87% of them ($1,020,083 against a typical $783,431), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($523 against a typical $453), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,952 ft² against a typical 1,816 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1957 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 85% 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 21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Rutgers Rd, Cranford, NJ was $19,874. The county assessed it at $274,200.

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