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$488,145$332 / 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 93How 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 $182,000 on Sep 19, 2001

256 DORSET CT

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,470 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.
1,012 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$488K
$453K low$523K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$182,000 · Sep 19, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,397 (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.$484,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$225,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$259,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$472,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$484,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Grandview Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.8 mi
M
T. Schor Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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%

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How this home compares

256 Dorset Ct 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 79% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Piscataway 08854

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

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$347K$1M

This home is worth more than 21% 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$488,145
CheaperTypical $584,587Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$332
CheaperTypical $356Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area1,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,626 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size1,012 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 256 Dorset Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$488,14521% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33230% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,470 ft²38% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,012 ft²16% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than199581% of homes82% of homes

About 256 Dorset Ct

How much is 256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ is $488,145 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $453,125 to $523,165. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ last sold on Sep 19, 2001 for $182,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ?

256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ has 2 bedrooms, 1,470 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ built?

256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ?

256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ is assigned to Grandview Elementary School (elementary), rated C; T. Schor Middle School (middle), rated B-; 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 256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ compare to other homes in Piscataway 08854?

Among the 13,708 homes in Piscataway 08854, it is worth more than 21% of them ($488,145 against a typical $584,587), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($332 against a typical $356), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,470 ft² against a typical 1,626 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (1,012 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1995 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 28% 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 256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Dorset Ct, Piscataway, NJ was $8,397. The county assessed it at $484,600.

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