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$114,937$96 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

280 RUTHERFORD AVE

TRENTON, NJ 08618
0
Baths
1,202 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.
1,590 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1891
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$115K
$102K low$128K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,897 (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.$32,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,200

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.7 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.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
CountyMERCER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
Arthur J. Holland Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.3 mi
H
Trenton Central High SchoolF
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Trenton City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08618These 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.145
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.89

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,941
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,507 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,786
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,228
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

280 Rutherford 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 less than 98% of homes in Mercer County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Mercer County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Central West
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Trenton 08618
  • Older than 96% of homes in Mercer County

What homes are worth in Trenton 08618

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

This home
$107K$524K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Trenton 08618.

How it measures up in Trenton 08618

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Trenton 08618.

Estimated value$114,937
CheaperTypical $253,267Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $167Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,202 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size1,590 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1891
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 280 Rutherford Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral WestTrenton 08618Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$114,93714% of homes4% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9648% of homes12% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,202 ft²12% of homes18% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,590 ft²22% of homes15% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than189137% of homes8% of homes4% of homes

About 280 Rutherford Ave

How much is 280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ is $114,937 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $101,640 to $128,234. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ last sell?

280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ?

280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ has 1,202 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ built?

280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ was built in 1891, making it 135 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ?

280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ is assigned to Arthur J. Holland Middle School (middle), rated D-; Benjamin C. Gregory Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Trenton Central High School (high), rated F. All sit in Trenton City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ compare to other homes in Trenton 08618?

Among the 9,326 homes in Trenton 08618, it is worth more than 4% of them ($114,937 against a typical $253,267), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($96 against a typical $167), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,202 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (1,590 ft² against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 8% of them (1891 against a typical 1926). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 2% 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 280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Rutherford Ave, Trenton, NJ was $1,897. The county assessed it at $32,200.

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