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$673,534$353 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $251,250 on May 13, 2002

261 WESTFIELD AVE

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
0
Baths
1,906 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$674K
$631K low$716K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$251,250 · May 13, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,452 (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.$604,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$334,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$270,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$579,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$604,700

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.0.31
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.

M
Conackamack Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Knollwood Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.8 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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%

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How this home compares

261 Westfield Ave 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 70% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Middlesex County

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
$355K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 70% 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$673,534
CheaperTypical $584,956Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$353
CheaperTypical $357Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,906 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 261 Westfield Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$673,53470% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35347% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,906 ft²68% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac74% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than197351% of homes55% of homes

About 261 Westfield Ave

How much is 261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ is $673,534 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $630,705 to $716,363. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ last sold on May 13, 2002 for $251,250, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ has 1,906 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ built?

261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ is assigned to Conackamack Middle School (middle), rated B; Knollwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ compare to other homes in Piscataway 08854?

Among the 13,708 homes in Piscataway 08854, it is worth more than 70% of them ($673,534 against a typical $584,956), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($353 against a typical $357), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,906 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1973 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 67% 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 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Westfield Ave, Piscataway, NJ was $10,452. The county assessed it at $604,700.

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