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$556,689$405 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $326,000 on Sep 15, 2021

281 RIVA AVE

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
0
Baths
1,373 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$557K
$539K low$574K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$326,000 · Sep 15, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,786 (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.$93,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.

E
Warnsdorfer Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.7 mi
H
East Brunswick High SchoolA
High · Grades 10–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 3.2 mi

District: East Brunswick Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08816These 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.53
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.98

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.4.1%
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.50,008
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,248 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,624
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,065
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

281 Riva 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 90% of homes in Farrington Lake Heights
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in East Brunswick 08816
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Farrington Lake Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 86% of homes in East Brunswick 08816

What homes are worth in East Brunswick 08816

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

This home
$238K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in East Brunswick 08816.

How it measures up in East Brunswick 08816

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Brunswick 08816.

Estimated value$556,689
CheaperTypical $606,410Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$405
CheaperTypical $330Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,373 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,724 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 281 Riva Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFarrington Lake HeightsEast Brunswick 08816Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$556,68910% of homes42% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40577% of homes91% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,373 ft²10% of homes31% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac59% of homes83% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than195322% of homes14% of homes29% of homes

About 281 Riva Ave

How much is 281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ is $556,689 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $539,380 to $573,998. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ last sell?

281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ last sold on Sep 15, 2021 for $326,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ?

281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ has 1,373 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ built?

281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a cape cod home.

What schools serve 281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ?

281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ is assigned to Warnsdorfer Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; East Brunswick High School (high), rated A; Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (middle), rated A. All sit in East Brunswick Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ compare to other homes in East Brunswick 08816?

Among the 16,114 homes in East Brunswick 08816, it is worth more than 42% of them ($556,689 against a typical $606,410), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($405 against a typical $330), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,373 ft² against a typical 1,724 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1953 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 45% 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 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Riva Ave, East Brunswick, NJ was $11,786. The county assessed it at $93,300.

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