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$631,039$370 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $247,400 on Feb 19, 2003

26 MESSLER ST

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
0
Baths
1,704 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$631K
$598K low$664K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$247,400 · Feb 19, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,516 (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.$93,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,100

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.Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
Lawrence Brook Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.8 mi
H
East Brunswick High SchoolA
High · Grades 10–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 3.4 mi

District: East Brunswick Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08816These 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.53
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 100.98

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.4.1%
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.50,008
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,248 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,624
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,065
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

26 Messler 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in East Brunswick 08816
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 86% of homes in East Brunswick 08816

What homes are worth in East Brunswick 08816

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

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$220K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in East Brunswick 08816.

How it measures up in East Brunswick 08816

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Brunswick 08816.

Estimated value$631,039
CheaperTypical $603,123Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$370
CheaperTypical $330Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,744 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 26 Messler St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Brunswick 08816Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$631,03955% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37078% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²49% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac54% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than195214% of homes28% of homes

About 26 Messler St

How much is 26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ is $631,039 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $597,888 to $664,190. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ last sell?

26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ last sold on Feb 19, 2003 for $247,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ?

26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ has 1,704 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ built?

26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ?

26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ is assigned to Lawrence Brook Elementary School (elementary), rated B; East Brunswick High School (high), rated A; Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (middle), rated A. All sit in East Brunswick Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ compare to other homes in East Brunswick 08816?

Among the 16,114 homes in East Brunswick 08816, it is worth more than 55% of them ($631,039 against a typical $603,123), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($370 against a typical $330), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,744 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1952 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 61% 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 26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Messler St, East Brunswick, NJ was $11,516. The county assessed it at $93,100.

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