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Last sold for $850,000 on Aug 15, 2022

234 RARITAN AVE

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ 08904
0
Baths
2,168 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$850,000 · Aug 15, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,907 (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.$487,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$287,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$487,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$487,800

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.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
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.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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(2)

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.

H
Highland Park High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Highland Park Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Irving Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.7 mi

District: Highland Park Borough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08904These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,852
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,390 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,132
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,895
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

234 Raritan 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.

  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Highland Park 08904
  • Older than 94% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Highland Park 08904

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highland Park 08904.

Living area2,168 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,824 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 234 Raritan Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighland Park 08904Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,168 ft²69% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac84% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than191522% of homes6% of homes

About 234 Raritan Ave

When did 234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ last sell?

234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ last sold on Aug 15, 2022 for $850,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ?

234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ has 2,168 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ built?

234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ?

234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ is assigned to Highland Park High School (high), rated C-; Highland Park Middle School (middle), rated C-; Irving Primary School (elementary). All sit in Highland Park Borough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ compare to other homes in Highland Park 08904?

Among the 3,389 homes in Highland Park 08904, it is bigger than 69% of them (2,168 ft² against a typical 1,824 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1915 against a typical 1938). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 234 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ was $13,907. The county assessed it at $487,800.

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