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$559,049$218 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $215,000 on Jan 25, 2002

256 HANDY ST

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
0
Baths
2,561 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$559K
$528K low$590K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Jan 25, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,881 (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.$367,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$272,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$367,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$367,600

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.0.12
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

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

E
A.C. Redshaw Elemmentary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
New Brunswick Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
New Brunswick High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: New Brunswick City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08901These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.102

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
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.56,962
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,584 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,508
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,819
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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 Handy St 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 77% of homes in New Brunswick 08901
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in New Brunswick 08901
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in New Brunswick 08901

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

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$222K$922K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in New Brunswick 08901.

How it measures up in New Brunswick 08901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Brunswick 08901.

Estimated value$559,049
CheaperTypical $435,421Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $293Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,561 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,523 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,311 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 256 Handy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Brunswick 08901Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$559,04977% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2187% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than2,561 ft²89% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac64% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than18904% of homesalmost no homes

About 256 Handy St

How much is 256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ is $559,049 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $528,186 to $589,912. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ last sell?

256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ last sold on Jan 25, 2002 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ?

256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ has 2,561 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ built?

256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ?

256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ is assigned to A.C. Redshaw Elemmentary School (elementary), rated D-; New Brunswick Middle School (middle), rated D-; New Brunswick High School (high), rated D-. All sit in New Brunswick City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ compare to other homes in New Brunswick 08901?

Among the 6,071 homes in New Brunswick 08901, it is worth more than 77% of them ($559,049 against a typical $435,421), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($218 against a typical $293), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,561 ft² against a typical 1,523 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,311 ft²) and it is newer than 4% of them (1890 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 45% 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 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Handy St, New Brunswick, NJ was $9,881. The county assessed it at $367,600.

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