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$706,771$312 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $405,000 on Jul 6, 2006

253 COTTRELL RD

MATAWAN, NJ 07747
0
Baths
2,265 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$707K
$673K low$740K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$405,000 · Jul 6, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,375 (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.$164,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$164,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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.

E
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Old Bridge High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Old Bridge Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07747These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
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.32,707
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,517 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,144
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

253 Cottrell 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 72% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Matawan 07747
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Matawan 07747

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

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$246K$1M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Matawan 07747.

How it measures up in Matawan 07747

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Matawan 07747.

Estimated value$706,771
CheaperTypical $666,686Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$312
CheaperTypical $362Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,265 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,795 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 253 Cottrell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatawan 07747Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$706,77159% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31218% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than2,265 ft²75% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac87% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than196750% of homes50% of homes

About 253 Cottrell Rd

How much is 253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ is $706,771 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $673,184 to $740,358. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ last sell?

253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ last sold on Jul 6, 2006 for $405,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ?

253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ has 2,265 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ built?

253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ?

253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ is assigned to James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Carl Sandburg Middle School (middle), rated B; Old Bridge High School (high), rated C. All sit in Old Bridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ compare to other homes in Matawan 07747?

Among the 10,403 homes in Matawan 07747, it is worth more than 59% of them ($706,771 against a typical $666,686), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($312 against a typical $362), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,265 ft² against a typical 1,795 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1967 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 72% 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 253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ was $10,375. The county assessed it at $164,000.

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