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$662,840$261 / 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 96How 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

256 RIVER RD

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
0
Baths
2,544 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.
997 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$663K
$640K low$686K 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.$362,840
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$290,272
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.44%
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.$300,000
CARTUS HOME LOANS · recorded Feb 29, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,514 (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.$635,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$295,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$340,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$527,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$635,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Townhouse
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Conackamack Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
E
Randolphville Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 3.4 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%

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

256 River 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 69% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 93% 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
$338K$1M

This home is worth more than 69% 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$662,840
CheaperTypical $582,039Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$261
CheaperTypical $356Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,628 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size997 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 256 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$662,84069% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2612% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than2,544 ft²90% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than997 ft²15% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than200793% of homes93% of homes

About 256 River Rd

How much is 256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ is $662,840 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $639,559 to $686,121. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ?

256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ has 2,544 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ built?

256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ?

256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ is assigned to Conackamack Middle School (middle), rated C; Piscataway High School (high), rated B-; Randolphville Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Piscataway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ compare to other homes in Piscataway 08854?

Among the 13,708 homes in Piscataway 08854, it is worth more than 69% of them ($662,840 against a typical $582,039), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($261 against a typical $356), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,544 ft² against a typical 1,628 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (997 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2007 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 66% 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 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ was $9,514. The county assessed it at $635,500.

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