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$500,572$320 / 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 $317,000 on Jul 11, 2006

261 RETTA CT

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
0
Baths
1,566 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.
895 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$501K
$477K low$524K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$317,000 · Jul 11, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,217 (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.$493,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$240,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$253,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$405,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$493,200

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.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.Condo/Apartment
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.

E
Grandview Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.0 mi
M
T. Schor Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

261 Retta 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 74% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Newer than 88% 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
$347K$998K

This home is worth more than 26% 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$500,572
CheaperTypical $583,360Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$320
CheaperTypical $356Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,566 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size895 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 261 Retta Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$500,57226% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32021% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,566 ft²46% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than895 ft²13% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than200188% of homes88% of homes

About 261 Retta Ct

How much is 261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ is $500,572 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $477,337 to $523,807. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ last sold on Jul 11, 2006 for $317,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ?

261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ has 1,566 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ built?

261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ?

261 Retta 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 261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ compare to other homes in Piscataway 08854?

Among the 13,708 homes in Piscataway 08854, it is worth more than 26% of them ($500,572 against a typical $583,360), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($320 against a typical $356), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,566 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (895 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2001 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 31% 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 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Retta Ct, Piscataway, NJ was $7,217. The county assessed it at $493,200.

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