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$507,149$461 / 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 92How 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

253 RICHARDS AVE

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
0
Baths
1,101 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$507K
$465K low$550K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$388,549
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$310,839
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.24%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$118,600
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Nov 14, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,796 (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.$413,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$289,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$382,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$413,100

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.0.23
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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
T. Schor Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Grandview Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.6 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Piscataway Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08854These 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.57
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 100.103

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
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.63,382
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,298 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,616
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,705
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

253 Richards 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 73% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Piscataway 08854

What homes are worth in Piscataway 08854

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

This home
$337K$1M

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Piscataway 08854.

How it measures up in Piscataway 08854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Piscataway 08854.

Estimated value$507,149
CheaperTypical $583,901Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$461
CheaperTypical $356Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,101 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 253 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$507,14927% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46190% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,101 ft²12% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac49% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than195825% of homes39% of homes

About 253 Richards Ave

How much is 253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ is $507,149 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $464,591 to $549,707. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ has 1,101 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ built?

253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ is assigned to T. Schor Middle School (middle), rated B-; Grandview Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Piscataway High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Piscataway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ compare to other homes in Piscataway 08854?

Among the 13,708 homes in Piscataway 08854, it is worth more than 27% of them ($507,149 against a typical $583,901), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($461 against a typical $356), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,101 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1958 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 31% 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 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Richards Ave, Piscataway, NJ was $6,796. The county assessed it at $413,100.

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