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$1,103,451$240 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

281 RIVER RD

PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
0
Baths
4,596 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1.1M low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,593 (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.$869,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$427,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$442,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$753,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$869,500

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.34 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.0.2 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.0.83
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Metal 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
Conackamack Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Piscataway High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Randolphville Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 3.2 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

281 River 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Piscataway 08854
  • Among the largest homes in Piscataway 08854
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Piscataway 08854

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
$337K$999K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$1,103,451
CheaperTypical $581,071Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$240
CheaperTypical $356Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area4,596 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 281 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePiscataway 08854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,103,451almost all homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$240almost no homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than4,596 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac95% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than195622% of homes35% of homes

About 281 River Rd

How much is 281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ is $1,103,451 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,065,446 to $1,141,455. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ last sell?

281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ?

281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ has 4,596 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ built?

281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ?

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

How does 281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ compare to other homes in Piscataway 08854?

Among the 13,708 homes in Piscataway 08854, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,103,451 against a typical $581,071), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($240 against a typical $356), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,596 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1956 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 95% 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 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ was $13,593. The county assessed it at $869,500.

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