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$470,170$387 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

261 SHADY OAK CT

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
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Baths
1,214 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.
732 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$470K
$434K low$507K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,408 (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.$362,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$175,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$187,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$360,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$362,100

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.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(3)

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
Quibbletown Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Eisenhower Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.6 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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 Shady Oak 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 84% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Newer than 85% 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
$341K$1M

This home is worth more than 16% 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$470,170
CheaperTypical $585,884Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$387
CheaperTypical $358Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,214 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,628 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size732 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 261 Shady Oak Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$470,17016% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38769% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,214 ft²23% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than732 ft²9% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than199885% of homes85% of homes

About 261 Shady Oak Ct

How much is 261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ is $470,170 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $433,806 to $506,534. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ last sold on Aug 30, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ?

261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ has 1,214 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ built?

261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ?

261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ is assigned to Quibbletown Middle School (middle), rated C+; Eisenhower Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Piscataway High School (high), rated C. All sit in Piscataway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ compare to other homes in Piscataway 08854?

Among the 13,708 homes in Piscataway 08854, it is worth more than 16% of them ($470,170 against a typical $585,884), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($387 against a typical $358), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,214 ft² against a typical 1,628 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (732 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1998 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 24% 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 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Shady Oak Ct, Piscataway, NJ was $6,408. The county assessed it at $362,100.

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