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$396,010$196 / 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 97How 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 $322,000 on Nov 25, 2024

261 COMSTOCK ST

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
0
Baths
2,016 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$396K
$386K low$406K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$322,000 · Nov 25, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,634 (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.$172,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$109,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$172,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$172,400

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.0.06
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

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
A.C. Redshaw Elemmentary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
New Brunswick Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
New Brunswick High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

261 Comstock 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 less than 89% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in New Brunswick 08901
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 98% of 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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$232K$891K

This home is worth more than 41% 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$396,010
CheaperTypical $434,490Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$196
CheaperTypical $303Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,521 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,398 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 261 Comstock St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Brunswick 08901Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$396,01041% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1962% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,016 ft²75% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²37% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than190017% of homes2% of homes

About 261 Comstock St

How much is 261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ is $396,010 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $385,748 to $406,273. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ last sell?

261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ last sold on Nov 25, 2024 for $322,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ?

261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ has 2,016 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ built?

261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ?

261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ is assigned to A.C. Redshaw Elemmentary School (elementary), rated C; New Brunswick Middle School (middle), rated C; 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 261 Comstock 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 41% of them ($396,010 against a typical $434,490), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($196 against a typical $303), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,016 ft² against a typical 1,521 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 3,398 ft²) and it is newer than 17% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 11% 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 261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Comstock St, New Brunswick, NJ was $4,634. The county assessed it at $172,400.

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