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$672,264$361 / 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 $140,000 on Nov 2, 1995

278 ETHEL RD

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
0
Baths
1,860 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$672K
$629K 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.$140,000 · Nov 2, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,246 (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.$567,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$375,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$568,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$567,700

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.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.

E
Randolphville Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.9 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Quibbletown Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 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

278 Ethel Rd 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 65% of homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 73% 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
$343K$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$672,264
CheaperTypical $583,209Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$361
CheaperTypical $357Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,860 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 278 Ethel Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$672,26470% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36154% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,860 ft²65% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac45% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than198669% of homes73% of homes

About 278 Ethel Rd

How much is 278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ is $672,264 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $628,570 to $715,958. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ last sold on Nov 2, 1995 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ?

278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ has 1,860 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ built?

278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ?

278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ is assigned to Randolphville Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Piscataway High School (high), rated C; Quibbletown Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Piscataway Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Ethel Rd, 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 ($672,264 against a typical $583,209), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($361 against a typical $357), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,860 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1986 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 68% 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 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ was $10,246. The county assessed it at $567,700.

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