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282 WILSON AVE

HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520
0
Baths
3,318 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.
6.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,807 (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.$421,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$186,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$421,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$421,400

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.145 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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
CountyMERCER
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
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.4 mi
H
Hightstown High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Melvin H. Kreps Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: East Windsor Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08520These 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.60
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 100.87

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.32,351
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,749 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,586
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,235
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

282 Wilson 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Hightstown 08520
  • Among the largest lots in Hightstown 08520
  • Older than 92% of homes in Hightstown 08520

How it measures up in Hightstown 08520

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hightstown 08520.

Living area3,318 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,647 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size6.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 282 Wilson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHightstown 08520Mercer County
Living areabigger than3,318 ft²97% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.46 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19308% of homes27% of homes

About 282 Wilson Ave

When did 282 Wilson Ave, Hightstown, NJ last sell?

282 Wilson Ave, Hightstown, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 282 Wilson Ave, Hightstown, NJ built?

282 Wilson Ave, Hightstown, NJ was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 282 Wilson Ave, Hightstown, NJ?

282 Wilson Ave, Hightstown, NJ is assigned to Walter C. Black Elementary School (elementary); Hightstown High School (high), rated B-; Melvin H. Kreps Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in East Windsor Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 282 Wilson Ave, Hightstown, NJ compare to other homes in Hightstown 08520?

Among the 8,429 homes in Hightstown 08520, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,318 ft² against a typical 1,647 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6.46 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1930 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 282 Wilson Ave, Hightstown, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 282 Wilson Ave, Hightstown, NJ was $15,807. The county assessed it at $421,400.

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