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$481,909$508 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $145,000 on Oct 10, 2001

242 RUSSELL AVE

RAHWAY, NJ 07065
0
Baths
948 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$482K
$432K low$531K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Oct 10, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,450 (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.$124,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$124,600

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.0.15
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.

E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Rahway High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Rahway 7th and 8th Grade AcademyC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 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%

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How this home compares

242 Russell 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 less than 82% of homes in Union County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Rahway 07065
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% 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.

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$350K$799K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$481,909
CheaperTypical $533,130Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$508
CheaperTypical $396Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area948 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 242 Russell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRahway 07065Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$481,90928% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50891% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than948 ft²9% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac73% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than195261% of homes56% of homes

About 242 Russell Ave

How much is 242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ is $481,909 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $432,397 to $531,421. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ last sell?

242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ last sold on Oct 10, 2001 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ?

242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ has 948 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ built?

242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.

What schools serve 242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ?

242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ is assigned to Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated D; 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 242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ compare to other homes in Rahway 07065?

Among the 7,636 homes in Rahway 07065, it is worth more than 28% of them ($481,909 against a typical $533,130), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($508 against a typical $396), it is bigger than 9% of them (948 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1952 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 18% 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 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Russell Ave, Rahway, NJ was $9,450. The county assessed it at $124,600.

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