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$771,906$340 / 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 96How 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 $436,000 on Jan 18, 2018

281 AMBOY RD

MATAWAN, NJ 07747
0
Baths
2,270 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$772K
$739K low$805K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$436,000 · Jan 18, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,210 (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.$161,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$54,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$106,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$161,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$161,400

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.0.55
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

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Old Bridge High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Old Bridge Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07747These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.100

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.97%
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.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,707
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,517 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,144
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

281 Amboy 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 79% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Matawan 07747
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Matawan 07747

What homes are worth in Matawan 07747

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

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$253K$1M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Matawan 07747.

How it measures up in Matawan 07747

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Matawan 07747.

Estimated value$771,906
CheaperTypical $668,926Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$340
CheaperTypical $361Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,270 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,795 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 281 Amboy Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMatawan 07747Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$771,90674% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34035% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than2,270 ft²76% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac89% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than19316% of homes13% of homes

About 281 Amboy Rd

How much is 281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ is $771,906 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $738,508 to $805,304. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ last sell?

281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ last sold on Jan 18, 2018 for $436,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ?

281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ has 2,270 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ built?

281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ?

281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ is assigned to Old Bridge High School (high), rated C. All sit in Old Bridge Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ compare to other homes in Matawan 07747?

Among the 10,403 homes in Matawan 07747, it is worth more than 74% of them ($771,906 against a typical $668,926), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($340 against a typical $361), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,270 ft² against a typical 1,795 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1931 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 79% 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 281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ was $10,210. The county assessed it at $161,400.

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