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$540,750$347 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $18,000 on Aug 18, 1998

242 NEW RD

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 08852
0
Baths
1,560 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.
1.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$541K
$509K 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.$18,000 · Aug 18, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,578 (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.$152,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$83,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$152,700

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.26 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyMIDDLESEX
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

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
South Brunswick High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Crossroads North Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
E
Brooks Crossing Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi

District: South Brunswick Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08852These 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.88
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 100.89

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
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.18,372
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,416 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,084
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,373
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

242 New 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 less than 70% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852
  • Among the largest lots in Middlesex County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852

What homes are worth in Monmouth Junction 08852

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

This home
$293K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Monmouth Junction 08852.

How it measures up in Monmouth Junction 08852

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Monmouth Junction 08852.

Estimated value$540,750
CheaperTypical $664,605Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $342Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,993 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size1.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 242 New Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMonmouth Junction 08852Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$540,75030% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34755% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²33% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.89 ac96% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19649% of homes46% of homes

About 242 New Rd

How much is 242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ is $540,750 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $509,117 to $572,383. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ last sell?

242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ last sold on Aug 18, 1998 for $18,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ built?

242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ is assigned to South Brunswick High School (high), rated B+; Crossroads North Middle School (middle), rated A; Brooks Crossing Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in South Brunswick Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ compare to other homes in Monmouth Junction 08852?

Among the 4,702 homes in Monmouth Junction 08852, it is worth more than 30% of them ($540,750 against a typical $664,605), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($347 against a typical $342), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,993 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (1.89 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1964 against a typical 1992). 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 242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ was $8,578. The county assessed it at $152,700.

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