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$656,344$309 / 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 93How 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 $222,000 on Apr 6, 2000

278 BENNETTS LN

SOMERSET, NJ 08873
0
Baths
2,122 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.
1.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$656K
$609K low$704K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$222,000 · Apr 6, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,844 (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.$623,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$328,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$295,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$530,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$623,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.44
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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
CountySOMERSET
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Franklin Middle School @ Sampson G. Smith CampusC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
MacAfee Road SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Franklin Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08873These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.57,829
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,740 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,637
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,215
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

278 Bennetts Ln 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 less per square foot than 75% of homes in Somerset County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Somerset 08873
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Somerset 08873

What homes are worth in Somerset 08873

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

This home
$309K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Somerset 08873.

How it measures up in Somerset 08873

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerset 08873.

Estimated value$656,344
CheaperTypical $591,690Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$309
CheaperTypical $328Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area2,122 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,798 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size1.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 278 Bennetts Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSomerset 08873Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$656,34464% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30934% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than2,122 ft²68% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.12 ac96% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than197538% of homes44% of homes

About 278 Bennetts Ln

How much is 278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ is $656,344 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $609,164 to $703,524. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ last sell?

278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ last sold on Apr 6, 2000 for $222,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ built?

278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ?

278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ is assigned to Franklin Middle School @ Sampson G. Smith Campus (middle), rated C-; MacAfee Road School (elementary), rated B; Franklin High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Franklin Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ compare to other homes in Somerset 08873?

Among the 15,539 homes in Somerset 08873, it is worth more than 64% of them ($656,344 against a typical $591,690), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($309 against a typical $328), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,122 ft² against a typical 1,798 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (1.12 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1975 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 49% 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 278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Bennetts Ln, Somerset, NJ was $10,844. The county assessed it at $623,600.

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